Fraud Analyst

Jobgether; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 158,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fraud Analyst in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves ownership of fraud detection and prevention, analyzing large datasets, and designing risk logic to protect users. The ideal candidate has proven experience, strong SQL skills, and knowledge of fraud patterns. The position offers a competitive salary, employee stock options, and flexible work location options, contributing to a global marketplace impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary range (€37,200 - €42,780)

Employee Stock Options

Performance-based bonuses

Personal learning budget

Paid volunteering opportunities

Flexible work location

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fraud analysis or risk management.
• Strong SQL skills with large datasets.
• Experience creating and maintaining fraud risk rules.
• Knowledge of 3DS and regional authentication strategies.
• Ability to manage False Positive Rates effectively.
• Solid understanding of fraud patterns and payment risks.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fraud detection and prevention.
• Analyze datasets using SQL to identify patterns.
• Design and optimize fraud risk rules.
• Monitor and improve False Positive Rates.
• Manage 3DS decisioning strategies.
• Track fraud trends and provide insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fraud analysis

SQL

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Python

Fintech/payment tools

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Fraud Analyst in United Arab Emirates.

This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of fraud detection and prevention within a fast-growing, data-driven environment. You will analyze large datasets, identify fraud patterns, and design risk logic to protect users and optimize transactions. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, allowing you to shape verification strategies, optimize authentication flows, and improve approval rates while maintaining a seamless user experience. You will collaborate closely with product, payments, data, and engineering teams, gaining exposure to multiple markets and complex payment systems. The ideal candidate thrives on autonomy, accountability, and leveraging data to drive actionable outcomes. This role provides a chance to make a tangible impact on a global, high-volume marketplace.

Accountabilities

• Take ownership of fraud detection and prevention for assigned products
• Analyze large datasets using SQL to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging attack vectors
• Design, implement, and optimize dynamic fraud risk rules to scale with business growth
• Monitor and improve False Positive Rates, balancing security and user experience
• Manage 3DS decisioning and authentication strategies across multiple regions
• Track and report fraud trends, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with Product, Payments, Data, and Engineering teams to enhance fraud prevention systems
• Maintain fraud detection workflows, alerts, and decision logic used by the team

Requirements

• Proven experience in fraud analysis, payments risk, or risk management with clear ownership over results
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with large datasets (mandatory)
• Experience creating and maintaining dynamic fraud risk rules
• Knowledge of 3DS and regional authentication strategies
• Ability to manage False Positive Rates and approval rates effectively
• Solid understanding of fraud patterns, user behavior, and payment-related risks
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data-backed decision-making skills
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Nice-to-Haves: Python experience, familiarity with fintech/payment tools (e.g., Adyen, Stripe Radar, Sift, Forter), experience in multi-market international environments, and knowledge of PSD2/SCA concepts

Benefits

• Competitive salary range (€37,200 - €42,780, depending on experience)
• Employee Stock Options program
• Performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses, and additional paid leave
• Personal learning and professional development budget
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Flexible work location: office, remote, or hybrid, with opportunities to travel
• Clear growth and promotion processes with structured feedback

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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