Counter Fraud Analyst

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave 38 days incl. PH

Pension scheme

Cycle loan and travel discounts

Staff social, cultural and sportsclubs

Family-friendly leave schemes

Résumé du poste

University of Oxford is seeking a skilled fraud risk professional to contribute to the ongoing development of the Fraud Risk Management Framework. You will embed a proportionate, risk-based approach across a devolved organisation.

Working within the Financial Assurance and Compliance team, you will coordinate assessments, review third-party due diligence, analyse data for trends, and help strengthen controls to prevent and detect fraud across the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in fraud prevention and risk assessment within a large organisation.
• Ability to perform due diligence and assess third-party risks.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and support fraud risk assessments across departments.
• Develop and review due diligence arrangements for third parties.
• Analyse financial data and control weaknesses to spot trends.
• Collaborate to strengthen fraud prevention controls and risk management.
• Support delivery of the counter-fraud improvement programme.

Connaissances

Fraud prevention

Fraud risk assessment

Due diligence

Compliance and assurance

Formation

Counter-fraud qualification (CFE/ACFS)

Description du poste

Location: Great Clarendon Street, Oxford with a requirement to attend the Oxford office at least one day per week (Wednesdays),

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for eleven consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world‑changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground‑breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the University's Fraud Risk Management Framework, helping to embed a consistent, proportionate and risk-based approach to fraud prevention and detection across a large, complex and devolved organisation.

Working within the Financial Assurance and Compliance team, you will:

• Coordinate and support fraud risk assessments across University departments, divisions and key business processes.
• Contribute to the development and review of fraud‑related due diligence arrangements, including third‑party and associated‑person risks.
• Analyse financial data, fraud risks and control weaknesses to identify emerging trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen fraud prevention controls, awareness and risk management practices.
• Support delivery of the University's counter‑fraud improvement programme and associated Internal Audit recommendations.

About You

You will bring practical experience in fraud prevention, fraud risk assessment, due diligence, assurance or compliance, together with strong analytical skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels. A recognised counter‑fraud qualification, such as CFE or ACFS (or equivalent), is required.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the development of a sustainable counter‑fraud service within one of the world’s leading universities.

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