Fraud Investigator

N BROWN; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Manchester is searching for a Fraud Investigator to protect the business and its customers from fraud. This role involves investigating suspected fraud cases, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working collaboratively with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of UK fraud legislation, and experience in a fraud investigation role. The position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including an annual bonus scheme and mental health support.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution

Mental Health support

Colleague discount across all N Brown brands

Onsite café with subsidised rates

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fraud investigation or financial crime.
• Knowledge of UK fraud legislation and relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraud cases across various channels.
• Conduct end-to-end case management of complex cases.
• Liaise with external law enforcement and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Fraud investigation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of fraud typologies

Team collaboration

Tools

Fraud detection tools

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

The role

We're looking for a Fraud Investigator to join our Fraud team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fraud Investigator to protect the business and its customers from financial loss and reputational damage by investigating suspected fraud cases across various channels. This role involves identifying fraudulent activity, supporting victims of fraud, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering good customer outcomes.

You would report to the Fraud Investigations Manager who is responsible for providing leadership and ownership in managing fraud investigations. In the role you would work closely with other teams in the wider organisation, e.g. Customer Operations, Warehouse Operations, Fraud Strategy & Analytics, Risk and Compliance and Digital Operations.

What will you do as a Fraud Investigator at N Brown?

• Investigate cases of suspected fraud including Application fraud, Account takeover, Transactional fraud, disputes and chargebacks.
• Work with Fraud Operations team working fraud referral cases, to ensure effective case management and continuous improvement in dealing with emerging threats.
• Conduct end-to-end case management of complex cases, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Work closely with the Fraud Analytics Analysts to identify emerging threats are combated through a mixture of preventative and detective methods.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Customer and Fraud Operations, Fraud Strategy and Analytics, and Digital Operations).
• Use fraud detection systems and manual review to identify suspicious patterns and escalate emerging trends.
• Support the Fraud Investigations Manager in creating accurate reporting of fraud incidents to senior management to expedite threat mitigation.
• Liaise with external law enforcement and regulatory bodies (e.g., Action Fraud, NCA, CIFAS and the Police) as required.
• Provide assistance to the Fraud Investigations Manager in producing regular reports and insights on fraud activity, investigation outcomes, and risk exposure.
• Maintain investigation procedures, case management systems, and evidence handling protocols.
• Support continuous improvement to the design and implementation of fraud prevention controls and policies.
• Deliver customer-centric outcomes, balancing risk mitigation with good customer outcomes.
• Understand the threat posed by, and the opportunities presented by the use of AI, and leverage this to detect and prevent fraud.
• Pursue continuous professional development to ensure fraud knowledge remains current and is effectively applied.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Proven experience in fraud investigation or financial crime working for a direct to consumer lender, within consumer finance, banking, or financial services.
• Knowledge of UK fraud legislation and relevant regulations (e.g., FCA, AML, GDPR).
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of fraud typologies, investigative techniques and emerging fraud trends and technologies, including the role of AI.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with fraud detection tools and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• You should be resilient and tenacious and be able to work under pressure.
• It would be desirable to have worked in a fraud investigations role for an online retail lender, but not essential.

What 0's in it for you?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown - who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by 'championing inclusion, we'll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer'. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We're a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we're so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you.

Our promise to you

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being, not AI. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!