Analyst: Fraud Data
Date: 13 Sep 2024
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA
Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
Purpose Statement
- Through analysis, aim to identify anomalies, and provide actionable recommendations that mitigate risk, reduce financial losses, and protect both customers and stakeholders from the impact of fraudulent behaviour.
- Extracting, analysing, and linking of data from multiple sources and systems to detect fraud trends that will influence strategy and the writing of expert fraud rules.
- Implementing and operationalising fraud mitigation and analysing the effectiveness thereof through dashboards and metrics.
Experience
Minimum:
- At least 3 years’ experience within an analytical environment, including application of SQL, Power BI and advanced Excel functions.
Ideal:
- 3+ years’ experience within a fraud/risk analytical environment, including application of SQL, Power BI and advanced Excel functions.
- Fraud analysis experience.
- Banking / financial services
Qualifications (Minimum)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science or Statistics
Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Technology
Knowledge
Minimum:
- Proficiency in data analysis techniques and statistical methods to identify anomalies and patterns indicative of fraud. Knowledge of fraud detection methods, such as rule-based systems, anomaly detection, and predictive modelling.
- Strong knowledge of SQL for querying databases and extracting relevant data for analysis. A basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques for creating informative dashboards and reports.
- Ability to identify and address complex fraud-related challenges and develop effective solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of query and scripting languages to extract, manipulate, and analyse large datasets, uncovering hidden patterns and anomalies indicative of fraudulent behaviour.
- Develop advanced predictive models that can adapt to evolving fraud tactics.
Ideal:
- Understanding and knowledge of:
- Forensics (fraud)
- Internal MIS data base tables/table structures
- AWS
- Capitec Bank products
- Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Python) for data manipulation, scripting, and model development.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Numerical Reasoning skills
- Planning, organising and coordination skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to Detail
Conditions of Employment
- Clear criminal and credit record