Fraud Analytics Specialist - Protect Customers with Data

Nationwide; Glasgow, Maney, Chester, Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Training & development

Life assurance

Wellbeing program

Volunteer days

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Fraud Analyst to strengthen fraud defences across debit and credit portfolios. You’ll analyse trends, optimise detection systems, and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Hybrid working is available, with regional office attendance and quarterly Glasgow collaboration. Ideal candidates have hands-on fraud analytics experience, proficiency with SAS/SQL, and familiarity with platforms like Falcon, Broadcom, Actimise, Feedzai or TS2.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using SAS, SQL or similar analytical tools to develop data-driven solutions.
• Hands-on experience with fraud detection platforms such as Falcon, Broadcom, Actimise, Feedzai, TS2 or similar.
• Experience optimising fraud detection systems, models or rules to improve outcomes.
• Experience producing MI, reports and insights for stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in fraud, financial crime or risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise fraud detection systems and models while balancing fraud prevention with customer experience.
• Analyse fraud trends to inform loss budgeting and investment decisions.
• Produce accurate management information and regular reporting for governance forums.
• Support ongoing improvements across fraud controls and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to shape fraud strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Data-driven mindset

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a Fraud Analyst to strengthen fraud defences across debit and credit portfolios. You’ll analyse trends, optimise detection systems, and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

Hybrid working is available, with regional office attendance and quarterly Glasgow collaboration. Ideal candidates have hands-on fraud analytics experience, proficiency with SAS/SQL, and familiarity with platforms like Falcon, Broadcom, Actimise, Feedzai or TS2.