Detection Analyst

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a professional to reduce fraud losses through early detection. This role involves developing and maintaining fraud alerts using various data sources. Candidates should have experience in risk management and data analytics, alongside a relevant qualification. The ideal applicant will possess strong problem-solving skills and engage effectively with stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a team's success while supporting corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a risk management, data analytics, or fraud detection environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new fraud alerts.
• Maintain and enhance existing fraud alerts.
• Gather requirements for new alerts.
• Source and integrate new data feeds.
• Research and solve technical problems.
• Share knowledge with the team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide updates to stakeholders.
• Support team culture and corporate social responsibility.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Forensic Auditing

Job description

REQ ID: 143015

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Manage Self: Technical

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To reduce fraud losses through early detection, focusing on internal fraud by developing, maintaining, and improving fraud alerts using data from various bank data warehouses and the Enterprise Logging Platform (Elastic Stack). The role requires independent problem-solving, technical proficiency, and effective engagement with stakeholders to identify and act on fraud risks.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, spec, and implement new fraud alerts, especially targeting internal fraud (staff-related) using data from data warehouses and the Enterprise Logging Platform (Elastic Stack).
• Maintain and enhance existing fraud alerts to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
• Gather requirements for new alerts by engaging with forensic investigators and other business areas to understand new fraud methods and identify opportunities for detection.
• Source and integrate new data feeds by collaborating with other departments and technical teams.
• Independently research and solve technical problems using available resources (e.g., Google, forums, documentation).
• Share knowledge, ideas, and technical solutions with the team to build intellectual capital.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide clear feedback and updates to stakeholders regarding alert status, fraud trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support transformation and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Plus any relevant tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, or degree) in IT, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Forensic Auditing, or related field

Minimum Experience Level

5 years’ experience in a risk management, data analytics, or fraud detection environment.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Business terms and definitions
• Cluster specific operations
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Earning Trust
• Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team at [phone] will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank.

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