At RAKBANK, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. We are not just a bank – we are a community that thrives on teamwork, cutting-edge solutions, and the highest standards of governance.
About the role
The position is pivotal in safeguarding financial interests while delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager, this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure robust fraud prevention and risk management within the Acquiring Business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and manage all Acquiring Risk and Fraud-related functions, ensuring efficient, secure, and controlled processing of cardholder data.
- Implement preventive measures to control fraud in alignment with payment card industry standards.
- Monitor merchant alerts and suspicious transactions using card management systems; liaise with issuers for authentication and follow-ups.
- Coordinate with internal departments, card schemes, and international banks for fraud investigations and transaction confirmations.
- Generate and analyze fraud statistics reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and prepare detailed analysis for management review.
- Collaborate with the chargeback section and merchant operations to address fraud-related cases and conduct merchant training.
- Review and act on reports from Visa, MasterCard (SAFE, MOST, MATCH), and other card schemes for fraud mitigation.
- Engage with law enforcement, legal, and compliance teams on fraud and risk-related matters.
- Maintain fraud-to-sales ratio through continuous monitoring and reporting.
- Oversee secure handling of cardholder data, maintenance requests, and plastic card destruction.
- Respond to inquiries from branches, telebanking, and cardholders regarding maintenance requests.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: University Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience: 5–7 years of experience in the banking sector, experience working with card schemes (Visa, MasterCard) and fraud management systems (CyberSource DM, MPGS Gatekeeper).
- Industry Exposure: Strong understanding of payment card industry standards and fraud prevention practices.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive, performance-linked compensation.
- Medical coverage for you and your family.
- Comprehensive life insurance.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
- Career development and fast-track growth opportunities.
- Mentorship from industry experts.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fraud management platforms.
- Effective time management and multitasking capabilities.
- High level of integrity and customer service orientation.