Role Title Senior Fraud and Financial Crime Analyst
Salary £45,000-£50,000
Location + work pattern North West England (hybrid, typically 3 days in office)
Brief intro
Harnham are working with THE COMPANY. This organisation operates within a regulated financial services environment and is undergoing rapid growth following recent expansion initiatives. With a strong focus on innovation in payments and customer experience, the business offers a dynamic setting where teams can make meaningful, tangible impact. The structure combines the stability of a regulated firm with the agility of a scaling function.
THE ROLE
This is a newly created position focusing on fraud analytics within a payments environment, supporting the rollout of a new credit card product. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise fraud controls, monitor performance, and deliver actionable insights. Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
- Monitoring fraud trends, identifying emerging risks, and analysing transaction data
- Developing and optimising fraud rules, controls, and decisioning strategies
- Producing dashboards, reporting packs, and regulatory MI
- Supporting testing, validation, and implementation of fraud solutions
- Collaborating with product, operations, and compliance teams to enhance fraud strategy
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in card fraud or payments fraud analytics
- Strong understanding of card transactions, fraud risks, and relevant regulations
- Proficiency in SQL or Python for data analysis and insight generation
- Experience working with fraud decisioning or fraud prevention platforms
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
THE BENEFITS
- Strong opportunities for career progression and development
- Exposure to high-impact projects within a growing payments function
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional mobility
- Hybrid working model supporting flexibility
Contact Details:
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Recruitment Team
