Detection Analyst

Nedbank Private Wealth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 965 000 - 1 288 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to develop and improve fraud detection alerts. This role involves independent problem-solving and strong engagement with stakeholders. Applicants must have a Matric certificate and at least 5 years of experience in risk management or fraud detection. Technical proficiency in data analysis and tools like Python is essential. This is a contract position based in Johannesburg, offering a significant opportunity to contribute to fraud prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
• 5 years experience in a risk management data analytics or fraud detection environment.
• Technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fraud alerts targeting internal fraud.
• Maintain and enhance existing fraud alerts.
• Gather requirements for new alerts by engaging with forensic investigators.
• Source and integrate new data feeds.
• Independently research technical problems.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

ArcGIS

Relational Databases

GIS

Data Management

Application Development

Intelligence Community Experience

Computer Networking

Data Collection

Intelligence Experience

Analysis Skills

Education

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

Job description

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ ID: 143015

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Job Family

Risk Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Forensics

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Technical

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.

Essential Qualification

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

Behavioural Competencies

• Applied Learning
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Earning Trust
• Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

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Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• ArcGIS
• Intelligence Community Experience
• GIS
• Python
• Computer Networking
• Data Collection
• Intelligence Experience
• R
• Relational Databases
• Analysis Skills
• Data Management
• Application Development

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1