Senior Fraud Analyst

Description:

Harnham, in collaboration with a leading UK bank, is seeking a Senior Fraud Strategy Analyst to join its growing Fraud Strategy & Controls team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fraud professional to work with one of the most employee-friendly banks in the UK, well-regarded for its strong work-life balance, wellbeing initiatives, and excellent holiday allowance.

In this role, you will be part of the Control & Optimisation team, functioning as an internal consultancy to identify fraud control gaps and deliver actionable improvements across multiple product areas. You will play a crucial role in driving fraud strategy initiatives and collaborating closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen fraud prevention capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse fraud data using SQL and/or SAS, generating clear and actionable insights.

• Lead change initiatives and implement fraud strategies across diverse product lines.

• Identify control gaps and recommend optimisation strategies to strengthen fraud controls.

• Partner with external stakeholders to improve fraud prevention mechanisms.

• Provide consultancy-style support to internal teams, ensuring alignment with fraud strategy goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fraud strategy or fraud analysis, with a track record of delivering change or strategy implementation.

• Strong technical skills in SQL or SAS (mandatory).

• A commercial mindset with the ability to apply fraud data insights in a business context.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Prior UK experience is essential, as this role requires deep knowledge of the UK banking fraud landscape.

Why Join?

• Be part of a small, high-visibility team where your work has a direct impact on fraud strategy.

• Opportunity to work across multiple fraud areas and contribute to high-value projects.

• Join a leading UK bank recognized for its employee wellbeing, generous holiday allowance, and career growth opportunities.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role (UK-based applicants only).