Remote Fraud Risk Analyst — Detect & Prevent Crime

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant and analytical Fraud Analyst to join its risk management team, working remotely. You will detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity across channels, using advanced analytics to protect customers and the organization.

You will collaborate with operations and customer service, document findings, and contribute to fraud model improvements. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in fraud analysis or risk management are expected, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1–3 years of fraud analysis or risk management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with fraud detection techniques and tools is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration

Responsibilities

• Monitor transactions and account activities for suspicious patterns indicative of fraud.
• Investigate potential fraud cases using available tools and data sources, documenting findings meticulously.
• Analyze fraud trends and metrics to identify emerging risks and develop proactive prevention measures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve fraud cases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of fraud detection models and prevention strategies

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Criminology, or related field

Tools

Fraud detection tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant and analytical Fraud Analyst to join its risk management team, working remotely. You will detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity across channels, using advanced analytics to protect customers and the organization.

You will collaborate with operations and customer service, document findings, and contribute to fraud model improvements. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in fraud analysis or risk management are expected, with strong communication