Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst - Control Optimisation

United Kingdom

It's an exciting time to join our growing Economic Crime (PROTECT) team as a Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst. As part of our first line of defence function, you'll play a key role in protecting both our customers and the business from fraud and financial crime. We're looking for a naturally curious and analytical professional who thrives on solving complex problems, using data to uncover insights, and developing effective fraud prevention strategies that make a real impact.

In this role, you'll use your expertise in fraud analytics, SAS and SQL to design, build and optimise fraud controls across a range of fraud typologies, including card, non-card, application and mule fraud. You'll be responsible for translating data and analytical findings into clear, effective fraud strategies, creating long-term solutions that help prevent fraud at source while balancing risk management with customer experience.

Your understanding of financial services, combined with strong coding, investigation and strategy development skills, will enable you to identify opportunities, write and implement fraud rules, and deliver meaningful improvements.

Working closely with colleagues across Fraud Analytics, Operations, Cyber Security, Technology and Commercial teams, you'll influence key decisions and help drive change across the organisation. If you have experience developing data-driven fraud controls, can communicate complex technical concepts in a simple and engaging way, and are passionate about using analytics to combat fraud, this is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of fraud prevention within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional office or hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration and in some locations you'll be expected to spend at least two days a week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, in the office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works.

Virgin Money is now part of Nationwide

Nationwide acquired Virgin Money in October 2024. Virgin Money continues to serve customers on the high street, and there will be a phased and considered integration over the coming years.

You'll be employed by Nationwide from day one, delivering real impact and benefit ting from a highly competitive range of benefits. We're a workplace where you're rewarded, recognised and celebrated.

Uncompromisingly Customer, whatever our role

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

Private medical insurance

A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement

Access to an annual performance-related bonus

Training and development to help you progress your career

A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme

Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death

Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness

Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

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