Digital Fraud Analyst

The Role

A fintech company company is hiring a Fraud Data Analytics Consultant based in Kuwait City. The position sits within a 24/7 Digital Fraud Operations Centre currently being built out. This is a hands-on analytics role focused on improving fraud detection, not a reporting function.

The engagement runs for 24 months with the intention to extend. The first two months are remote, followed by full onsite presence in Kuwait City.

Responsibilities

• Correlate data across cards, digital banking, payments, and contact-centre channels to identify fraud patterns, typologies, and mule activity
• Translate findings into evidence-based rule and threshold recommendations
• Build dashboards and management information for fraud leadership and senior management
• Lead the analytics workstream on a new Microsoft Fabric data platform
• Coach internal analysts to embed the capability in-house

Required Profile

• 5 or more years in fraud data analytics at a bank, card issuer, or payments firm
• Expert-level SQL and strong Python skills
• Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau
• Hands-on experience with one or more fraud platforms such as FICO Falcon, Callsign, Actimize, SAS, Feedzai, or Featurespace
• Demonstrable results: losses reduced, false positives cut, or detection rates improved
• Bachelor\\\'s degree
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait City after an initial remote period

Engagement Terms

• 24-month consultancy contract with intention to extend
• Remote for the first two months, then onsite in Kuwait City
• Competitive monthly fee in USD plus housing allowance
• Visa sponsorship and flights provided

Application Process

Contact the recruiter directly at tyler@fintech company.co.uk.