Job Openings at Kuda Bank

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fraud Analyst to join our dynamic Fraud Team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing fraud queries, proactively preventing fraud incidents, and ensuring the security of our customers' finances.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying and investigating cases of fraud across our various channels.
• Analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Implementing measures to mitigate fraud risks and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Conducting Fraud risk assessment on products and services.
• Fraud data analytics to identify current trends, patterns and threats.
• Monitoring all electronic transactions to detect suspicious patterns.
• Handling escalations and providing timely resolutions to fraud-related issues.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify trends and implement control measures.
• Providing investigative findings on reported fraud cases to customers.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Compiling and presenting detailed reports on identified fraud cases, including the methods used, the impact, and the recommended preventive measures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fraud analysis or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL (an advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fintech or other fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Monitoring systems and rules tuning.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention techniques and technologies.
• Proficiency in using fraud detection tools and software
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying databases and extracting data for analysis.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and the ability to use these skills to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate fraud.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

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Role Overview

The Internal Audit Officer functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance with external regulations and guidelines as well as internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit tests and evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of control system
• Propose practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Prepares audit reports/memorandums to proffer recommendations to the Head of audit
• Assists in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan
• Safeguards corporate assets by ensuring that appropriate and effective internal controls are in place
• Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud
• Collect, co-ordinate and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit Committee meeting
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Act as an objective source of independent advice for the achievement of the corporate objective
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, finding, and associated reports; verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
• Keeps abreast current developments and changes in external regulations as applicable.
• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assess compliance
• Performs any other responsibility assigned by Management

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in an Internal Audit role
• ACA/ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Fintech experience is an added advantage.