- Where
- Birkirkara, Birkirkara, Malta
- Level
- Mid
We are seeking a proactive and technically proficient Fraud Analyst to join our Anti-Financial Crime Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing, implementing and managing the Company's fraud detection and prevention framework, with responsibility for the configuration and ongoing optimisation of fraud monitoring systems.
This is a hands-on position requiring practical experience in fraud detection technologies, transaction monitoring and the development of risk-based fraud rules. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external technology providers, the Fraud Analyst will contribute to strengthening the Company's fraud prevention capabilities, ensuring effective controls within a dynamic and regulated fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the functional implementation, configuration and ongoing administration of fraud detection and transaction monitoring platforms.
Design, develop, test and optimise fraud detection rules, transaction thresholds, risk indicators and behavioural monitoring scenarios, ensuring alignment with the Company's risk exposure and transaction activity.
Analyse transactional data, customer behaviour and emerging fraud typologies to identify vulnerabilities, suspicious patterns and opportunities to strengthen preventive controls.
Conduct hands-on fraud monitoring, alert investigation and case analysis, escalating suspected fraudulent activities and recommending appropriate preventive or corrective actions.
Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external technology providers to support system integration, testing, troubleshooting and effective implementation of fraud prevention tools.
Continuously assess the effectiveness of fraud rules and monitoring scenarios, minimising false positives while maintaining strong fraud detection capabilities.
Maintain appropriate documentation, management reporting and audit trails, supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies and the Company's anti-financial crime framework.