Financial Crime Analytics Senior Consultant - Data Analytics

Nationwide; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Consultant for their Fraud Analytics team. This role involves using SAS or SQL to develop innovative detection strategies that combat fraud and enhance customer experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is a fixed-term contract of 18 months, based primarily at one of the UK offices. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, working alongside experts to shape solutions against evolving fraud threats.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Collaboration with experts in the field

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in SAS or SQL for building queries.
• An inquisitive mindset and passion for learning.
• Experience in fraud detection or analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape detection strategies and develop technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to combat evolving fraud tactics.
• Deliver insights and represent the team across the business.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Swindon, United Kingdom
Northampton, United Kingdom
Belfast, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Ready to make a real impact in the fight against fraud? Join our Fraud Analytics team as a Senior Consultant and help protect millions of members by shaping innovative detection strategies and staying ahead of evolving threats.

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Fraud Analytics team and help protect our members from fraud and scams. In this role, you’ll work alongside subject matter experts to shape detection strategies and develop technical solutions that reduce losses while maintaining a great customer experience. You’ll use either SAS or SQL to build queries and deliver insights, representing our team across the business and the wider industry.

This is an opportunity within our Economic Crime department, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics. We’re looking for someone with strong technical skills, an inquisitive mindset, and a passion for learning and problem‑solving. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us protect our members, we’d love to hear from you.

We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.

This is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you’ll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you’ll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon, London, Belfast, Manchester, Dunfermline or Northampton Office. Whilst these locations are where we are primarily looking to fill the role, if