Fraud Investigator

Job Title: Fraud Investigator (Temp to Perm) 📍 Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available) 📅 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent 💷 Salary: Competitive pay rate About the Role We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Fraud Investigator to join our Edinburgh-based client on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you\’ll play a key role in detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity across a range of financial and operational processes. As part of the Risk & Compliance team, you\’ll be the first line of defence in identifying suspicious activity and safeguarding the integrity of the organisation\’s financial operations. Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraudulent transactions or activities across customer accounts, internal systems, and partner platforms. Review alerts and referrals generated by fraud detection systems, flagging cases that require escalation or further analysis. Analyse patterns, behaviours, and data to identify emerging fraud trends and potential vulnerabilities. Liaise with internal departments (e.g. finance, compliance, legal, customer service) to gather intelligence and evidence. Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings, supporting evidence, and recommendations. Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely case resolution in line with internal SLAs and regulatory requirements. Assist in the design and enhancement of fraud detection processes and controls. Support recovery efforts where financial loss has occurred. Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, regulatory guidance (e.g. FCA, GDPR), and fraud typologies.Ideal Candidate Profile Essential: Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and spot anomalies. Working knowledge of fraud detection systems and case management tools. High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to write concise, accurate, and actionable reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment.Desirable: Previous experience in the financial services, insurance, fintech, or public sector industries. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Proceeds of Crime Act, Fraud Act, GDPR, FCA regulations).What\’s On Offer Initial temporary contract with strong potential for a permanent role based on performance and business needs. Hybrid working policy – Predominantly Working from home upon completion of training Competitive hourly/daily rate during the temp period, with salary review upon permanent offer. Opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team. Continuous learning and professional development support. Access to employee wellbeing programmes and benefits once permanent. Disclaimer CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database. This electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail