Fraud Analyst: Risk & Verification Specialist

Azora Finance Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azora Finance Group is seeking a thorough Fraud Analyst to investigate and assess potential fraud indicators across the application, settlement and post‑settlement lifecycle. You will provide specialist verification, support risk decisions and protect Azora from fraud‑related loss.

The role involves fraud checks, reviewing identity and income documentation, and escalating any concerns with clear recommendations. You will work with IT on fraud indicators and assist quarterly focus meetings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a fraud investigation or related role.
• Working knowledge of credit risk, financial crime, lending operations, compliance and collections.
• Practical experience reviewing identity, income, banking, credit and supporting documents for authenticity and inconsistency.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred applications and matters where fraud indicators or authenticity concerns have been identified.
• Undertake proportionate fraud checks based on risk indicators and procedures.
• Review credit files, customer information, addresses, income documents and other documents for inconsistencies or indicators of fraud.
• Use internal verification tools and industry sources to validate information.
• Conduct online presence and open-source checks where lawful.
• Contact employers, agents, brokers or other parties for verification.
• Investigate post-settlement referrals and potential identity takeover or fraud indicators.
• Identify emerging fraud trends and improve verification controls and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records throughout investigations.

Skills

Fraud investigation

Credit risk

Financial crime

Lending operations

Compliance

Collections

Identity verification

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Internal verification tools

Job description

Azora Finance Group is seeking a thorough Fraud Analyst to investigate and assess potential fraud indicators across the application, settlement and post‑settlement lifecycle. You will provide specialist verification, support risk decisions and protect Azora from fraud‑related loss.

The role involves fraud checks, reviewing identity and income documentation, and escalating any concerns with clear recommendations. You will work with IT on fraud indicators and assist quarterly focus meetings.