Fraud Risk Analyst
Tamara
Job details
Tamara, a leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Fraud Risk Analyst to join its Fraud team (Second Line of Defense) in Riyadh. The role involves supporting the full fraud second-line remit, including governance, policies, regulatory coordination, risk assessment, control testing, and reporting. The analyst will be responsible for analyzing data, investigating fraud cases, identifying control gaps, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust preventive and detective measures. Candidates should possess 2-3 years of experience in fraud risk, internal audit, compliance, or a similar assurance role, ideally within fintech, banking, or payments, with a preferred educational background in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written English skills are essential, along with an understanding of the three-lines-of-defense model.
Advertised position
Fraud Risk Analyst
Job overview
Source
Tamara
Qualification
Educational background in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Type
Full-time
Location
Riyadh
Listed
18d ago
How to apply
- 1Apply online by filling out the application form, providing personal details (First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Country, Location), attaching a Resume/CV or entering details manually, sharing a LinkedIn profile link, and answering specific questions regarding Saudi nationality, willingness to relocate to Riyadh, current role description, experience in a regulated financial services environment, experience writing complex SQL queries, and prior experience in a counter-fraud team.
Rules & eligibility
- 2–3 years in fraud risk, risk & control, internal audit, compliance, or a second-line/assurance role ideally in fintech, banking, or payments.
- Exposure to fraud analytics, data analysis, or SQL for case validation and trend detection.
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
- Familiarity with SAMA’s Counter-Fraud Framework (CFF) or similar regulatory standards is a plus.
- Educational background in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and high integrity when handling confidential information.
- Understanding of the three-lines-of-defense model and the independence boundary between First and Second Line.
- Strong analytical and data skills: comfortable working with fraud/loss data, building MI, and producing KRI dashboards (Excel/Sheets essential; SQL a strong plus).
- Excellent written English — able to draft committee papers, regulatory responses, and clear, structured documentation.
- High attention to detail, ownership of deadlines, and ability to chase actions to closure across multiple teams.
- All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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