Fraud Analytics Senior Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Fraud Analytics Senior Analyst for a hybrid role. You will drive fraud prevention, analyze fraud trends, and support loss control initiatives while collaborating with the Operations - Services and risk teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in fraud analytics or MIS reporting, strong SQL/Excel skills, and experience with analytics tools like Python or SAS. Excellent communication and risk awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, finance, computer science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in fraud analytics, fraud risk operations, or MIS reporting in banking/fintech.
• Strong hands-on skills in SQL, Excel, and at least one analytics or scripting tool (Python or R).
• Experience with fraud detection platforms or rule engines (Actimize, Falcon, SAS, or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional analytical expertise relating to fraud prevention and loss control.
• Analyze fraud trends, conduct investigative research into losses, and analyze loss type data to determine the nature of fraud patterns.
• Perform complex data validation independently and make recommendations to portfolio managers based on data availability and analysis.
• Resolve varied fraud issues with potentially greater impact, and provide guidance and input to teams to aid process improvement efforts.
• Integrate in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices.
• Provide informal guidance or on the job training to new team members as needed.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of services provided, to support own team and closely related teams.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets.

Skills

Data science

Statistics

Finance

Computer science

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science / statistics / finance / CS

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

R

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

## Fraud Analytics Senior AnalystApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Kuala Lumpur Selangor Malaysiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26983074Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At **Citi**, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.**Shape your Career with Citi**We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as **Officer, Fraud Analytics Senior Analyst Hybrid** (Internal Job Title: Fraud Ops Analyst 2– **C10**) based in Kuala Lumpur, India. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:* Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.* Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.* We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.The Fraud Ops Analyst 2 is a senior level position responsible for contributing to the development of fraud management policies, processes and procedures to minimize the impact of fraud in coordination with the Operations - Services team. The overall objective of this role is to manage fraud losses by ensuring analysts make appropriate decisions using risk/reward balance methodology.**In this role, you’re expected to:*** Provide professional analytical expertise relating to fraud prevention and loss control* Analyze fraud trends, conduct investigative research into losses, and analyze loss type data to determine the nature of fraud patterns* Perform complex data validation independently and make recommendations to portfolio manages based on data availability and analysis* Resolve varied fraud issues with potentially greater impact, and provide guidance and input to teams to aid process improvement efforts* Integrate in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices* Provide informal guidance or on the job training to new team members as needed* Ensure quality and timeliness of services provided, to support own team and closely related teams* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.**As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:**Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience preferably Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.* Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar is preferred.* 2-5 years of experience in fraud analytics, fraud risk operations, or MIS reporting within banking, fintech, or payment services.* Strong hands-on skills in SQL, Excel, and at least one analytics or scripting tool (e.g., Python, R, SAS).* Experience with fraud detection platforms or rule engines (e.g., Actimize, Falcon, SAS, or equivalent).* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication**Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today***https://jobs.citi.com/dei*This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.*#hybrid **#LI-LG4***