Fraud Risk Analyst
On-siteLimassol, Limassol, Cyprus
Job Summary
Monitor real-time payment transactions and merchant activity to detect suspicious behavior, then investigate fraud alerts from detection through resolution. Configure, maintain, and optimize fraud prevention rules and monitoring thresholds while analyzing transaction data to identify trends and emerging attack patterns such as card testing, account takeover, and merchant laundering. Produce fraud analysis reports using large datasets and collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Product teams to improve prevention strategies and ensure adherence to Visa and Mastercard programs. Continuously enhance fraud detection processes and controls to support the company's growth through scaling internal processes and automation.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years in Fraud Prevention, Fraud Analytics, or Anti-Fraud within payments, acquiring, fintech, or banking
- Experience with transaction monitoring and fraud investigations
- Experience with fraud monitoring systems and rule management
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
- Ability to analyze payment transaction data and identify fraud patterns
- Understanding of payment acquiring and card schemes
- Knowledge of Visa/Mastercard fraud monitoring programs (e.g., VFMP)
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Proactive, self-driven, and investigative
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
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