Fraud Analyst
The iKhokha talent team is on the lookout for a dynamic Fraud Analyst to join our tribe in Durban.
If you’re passionate about conducting fraud and privacy risk assessments, love diving into forensic investigations, and are excited by the challenge of reducing fraud, this could be your next big move!
So, what will you do?
- You will be responsible for identifying, investigating, reporting on & reducing merchant fraud within iKhokha.
In addition to the above, you will:
- Monitor & investigate all alerts being generated by anti-fraud screening tools (daily).
- Monitor & investigate all reported findings from ABSA, PASA & Nedbank.
- Monitor and investigate any suspicious activity in day-to-day escalations from various departments of the business.
- Using sound investigative skills/AML & fraud experience, investigate any suspicious transactions and / or merchants for untoward/fraudulent activity.
- Ensuring that legitimate merchants are not impacted where not necessary, but at the same time investigating and suspending transactions that are deemed to be an unacceptable AML risk for iKhokha.
- Reporting STR/SAR’s on GoAml in terms of Section 29 of the FIC Act
- Keeping a good relationship with the ABSA/Nedbank fraud teams and liaising with these teams with regards to suspicious activity and investigations.
- Ensuring that suspect/suspended transactions and or merchants are reported to the business and being correctly recorded withing the relevant databases.
- Assisting law enforcement, ABSA, Nedbank, PASA or card schemes with reporting on requested merchant fraud.
- Ensuring that the business is fully aware of their obligations towards AML, Fraud & Anti-Bribery and Corruption. This includes induction & annual staff training.
- Assist the Team lead as required by ensuring that training content is up to date with latest industry standards and is effective in respect of staff understanding and engagement.
- Storing digital evidence that staff have been trained.
- Making AML / FICA / Fraud risk-based decisions when considering all available data, training by head of AML and pervious experience.
Deal Breakers:
- 3+ Years within fraud investigations or data analytics
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Data Management
- Strong Analytical Skills
- FIC Act
- Risk Principles
In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:
Clear understanding of:
- Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Banking transaction flows and processes
- Risk principles
- Scheme anti-fraud & AML requirements and processes
Qualifications
- E-commerce Degree OR Forensic Degree OR (Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance Certificate or Data Analytics related qualification).
Additional Information
Perks of joining the Tribe?
- Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
- Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including reduced Gap cover rates. Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
- Visionary leadership.
- Seize the opportunity for study leave.
- Access to on-demand learning at your fingertips.
- Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.
Stay Sharp!
Job scams are out there, but we’ve got your back. Here’s how to keep it real when applying:
Apply the iK way:
Go via our Careers page or verified platforms (Smart Recruiters).
We’ll never ask for payment, personal financial details, or anything unusual during the hiring process. If someone does, it’s a scam, report it.
If something feels off, pause and confirm the role on our site before responding.
Your journey to join the iKTribe starts with trust and we’re here to keep it simple and secure.
Stay Sharp!
Job scams are out there, but we’ve got your back. Here’s how to keep it real when applying:
Apply the iK way:
Go via our Careers page or verified platforms (Smart Recruiters).
We’ll never ask for payment, personal financial details, or anything unusual during the hiring process. If someone does, it’s a scam, report it.
If something feels off, pause and confirm the role on our site before responding.
Your journey to join the iKTribe starts with trust and we’re here to keep it simple and secure.