
Financial Crime Systems Analyst
Paragon Banking Group Plc
The Role
Overview
Support fraud detection & prevention systems as financial crime analyst.
Key Responsibilities
- data analysis
- rule optimization
- fraud detection
- metrics reporting
- governance controls
- tech engagement
Tasks
-Analysing data across all FC systems to proactively identify emerging fraud trends and patterns. -Supporting the wider FC teams as a subject matter expert on all FC systems. -Supporting the optimisation of all FC systems rule sets in line with the FC risk appetite, so that financial crime is identified and prevented at the point of application and ongoing, whilst false positive matches are minimized. -Supporting the development and execution of fraud detection and prevention and regulatory strategies across all FC systems. -Keep abreast of industry best practices, emerging fraud schemes, and regulatory requirements related to fraud prevention and detection. -Developing, analysing, and monitoring key fraud metrics and generate regular reports for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and providing recommendations for improvements. -Engaging with industry peers and third-party technology suppliers to understand emerging technologies. -Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technology, risk management, and other business units, to implement fraud prevention and regulatory solutions. -Contributing to delivery of tactical and strategic improvements across all FC systems. -Ensuring governance and controls are in place when utilising Fraud detection systems to ensure the bank is protected from both an internal and external risk perspective.
Requirements
- fraud unit
- aml
- bachelor's
- tableau
- sql
- python
What You Bring
-Experience in working within a Fraud / Financial Crime Unit of a major financial services organisation. -Extensive understanding of all types of payments fraud, AML, CTF, KYC and internal fraud practices. -Bachelor’s degree in management or computer information systems (MIS or CIS), Mathematics, AI / Machine Learning or related field. -Experience and understanding of data visualisation tools such as Tableau or MS Power BI. -Financial Crime / Fraud / Cybercrime qualification -SQL / Database qualification from Microsoft / Oracle or other -Expert technical knowledge of fraud / financial crime detection systems, processes and platforms is essential, preferably ACI Worldwide solutions such as PRM (Proactive Risk Manager), SIRA, SONAR, CIFAS, ThreatMetrix, Mitek -Knowledge and experience working with AI / Machine Learning Scoring Models. -Accuracy in the investigation, interrogation and production of data is essential.In depth knowledge of analytical techniques applicable -Knowledge of fraud and business data and how to interrogate this data effectively. -Experience of analytical tools and languages e.g. SQL Server Query Analyser, SAS Base, TOAD, Access, Python, or Oracle Discoverer. -Knowledge of DB platforms, e.g. SQL Server, Access, Oracle, SAS.
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Benefits
-Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting from 25 days and climbing to 30, you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week’s leave -Family Friendly policies : We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment -Share Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate -Profit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees -Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover -Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and mor Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year -Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension
The Company
About Paragon Banking Group Plc
-Operates through two main segments: mortgage lending (primarily buy‑to‑let) and commercial lending including motor, development, SME and structured finance. -Has built a strong pipeline in buy‑to‑let and property development finance, recently driving notable loan growth. -Notable for limited motor finance exposure amidst broader sector risks, highlighting its prudent risk management. -Strong digital push with initiatives like the Spring savings app and enhanced buy‑to‑let mortgage platforms.
Sector Specialisms
Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Consumer Lending
Savings Products
Agriculture
Aviation
Construction
Commercial Lending
