Counter Fraud Analyst

Vermelo RPO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A data-driven company is seeking a Counter Fraud Analyst in Manchester. This role requires an experienced analyst or a strong graduate with skills in data analysis and fraud prevention. Key responsibilities include producing management information, analyzing fraud trends, and developing systems to combat fraud. Candidates should have advanced Excel and SQL skills, alongside a passion for diving deep into data to identify risks. Join a structured environment where your insights shape decision-making.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data analysis and coding.
• Comfortable working with data sets to identify trends.
• Detail-focused and able to challenge inaccurate data.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate, insightful MI and performance reports.
• Carrying out root cause and trend analysis.
• Developing new methods to identify and prevent fraud.

Skills

Advanced Excel capability

Experience using SQL

Strong data analysis skills

Experience with Power BI

Job description

Counter Fraud Analyst

Location Manchester

Ideal candidate profile

This role would suit an experienced analyst or a strong graduate with a genuine interest in data, fraud prevention, and analytics.

The ideal candidate or graduate will have hands on experience with data analysis and coding, particularly using Power BI, and be comfortable working with data sets to identify trends, patterns, and risks. You will be naturally curious, detail focused, and confident challenging data that does not look right.

You will enjoy working in a structured environment where accuracy matters, deadlines are real, and analysis drives decision making.

The role

Reporting to the Fraud Data and Intelligence Manager, you will be responsible for producing high quality management information, analysing fraud trends, and improving the systems and processes that help prevent exposure to fraud. This is a hands on analytical role with real influence across the business.

You will work closely with stakeholders to identify emerging fraud risks, challenge existing controls, and continuously improve how fraud is detected and managed.

What you will be doing

• Producing accurate, insightful MI and performance reports
• Carrying out root cause and trend analysis
• Developing new methods to identify and prevent fraud
• Supporting the development and testing of counter fraud systems
• Building and maintaining counter fraud databases
• Reviewing and analysing system rules that protect the business
• Providing initial system troubleshooting and working with suppliers
• Managing fraud account administration
• Supporting ad hoc analytical requests across the business
• Ensuring compliance with FCA, DPA, TCF and internal governance standards

What we are looking for

Essential

• Advanced Excel capability
• Experience using SQL
• Strong data analysis skills