Fraud Investigator

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DCS Recruitment are working in partnership with a London based Loan company who are looking to recruit a Fraud Investigator to be part of their fast growing and successful team at the forefront of a sector poised to change the face of modern finance forever. The role is perfect for an ambitious and talented individual who wants to make an impact from day one.

Overview of the Fraud Investigator role:

As Fraud Investigator at you will support the Credit Team. You must have fantastic communication skills and the ability to ask the necessary questions and obtain the required information. We need someone who can work on their own initiative, who is a quick learner and is reliable.

Duties of Credit Underwriting include:

Role specific duties & responsibilities

Essential experience:

 At least 1 years’ experience and knowledge in using financial crime industry software solutions, CIFAS, Call Credit.

 Accurately work customer screening alerts, identifying target matches and clearing false positives.

 Investigate potential fraudulent activity by analysing all available information, including bureau data, contact details, bank account information and identity documents, to reach a decision on whether to lend.

 Complete the review and assessment of each referred application within agreed SLA’s.

 Accurately file relevant information on the CIFAS database in accordance with the CIFAS rules.

 Follow existing fraud and credit policy/processes, whilst actively seeking out current vulnerabilities or new ways of identifying fraud in our systems and suggesting ways to mitigate these.

 Experience working within a digital online or financial services environment preferred

 A natural inclination to and affinity to all things fraud: Ability to think like a fraudster and anticipate vulnerabilities and potential exploitation

 Ability to work independently and within an expanding team.

Not essential, but preferred:

 Working with retail credit loan applications between £500 – £25,000 or have experience as a mortgage underwriter.

Ad-hoc Tasks:

 Any other duties that are assigned to you from time to time.

Key Skills:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

 Good attention to detail

 Excellent communication skills

 Ability to think on your feet

 Exposure to a financial services environment – especially in terms of consumer lending (loans or credit cards, and data analytics)

 At least 1 years’ experience and knowledge in using financial crime industry software solutions, CIFAS, Call Credit.

 Common sense approach to finance and a customer focussed personality