Risk Analyst: Fraud

JVR Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Town-based consumer finance business is seeking a Risk Analyst with fraud experience to join their team.

The role provides analytical support to monitor and control risk exposure and to strengthen fraud prevention.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in commerce, humanities or science with focus on statistics, economics or mathematics and 2–3 years' experience in data manipulation (SAS, SQL) and credit risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with focus on statistics, economics or mathematics.
• 2–3 years' experience in data manipulation and analysis using SAS or SQL.
• Experience in credit risk analysis on lending products and fraud.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for monitoring and controlling risk exposure.
• Analyze fraud indicators and interpret data to inform decisions.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders based on analyzed information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/ Humanities/ Science (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics)

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

An Extremely well-known Consumer finance Business is looking for a Risk Analyst who is experienced in Fraud to join their team based in Cape Town.

The purpose of the position is to help manage the companys Fraud by providing information and analytical support for efficient monitoring and control of risk exposure.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and expectations.
• Business Expertise
• Strong data interpretation and communication skills, with the potential to influence important stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail
• Monitoring output data quality

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelors Qualification in Commerce, Humanities or Science with the focus on Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or similar.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in:
• Data Manipulation & Analysis (SAS, SQL etc.)
• Credit Risk Analysis on Lending Products
• Report compilation based on information gathered and analyzed.
• Experience with Fraud is essential.