Fraud Risk Analyst / Financial Crime Analyst

Role Description The Fraud Risk Analyst / Financial Crime Analyst is a part-time hybrid role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The role involves monitoring financial activities and transactions for potential fraud, financial crime, or irregular patterns, using data analysis and risk assessment methodologies. The analyst will review alerts and reports, investigate suspicious cases, and document findings in clear, well-structured summaries. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk analyses, preparing dashboards or reports for stakeholders, and recommending control enhancements to reduce exposure to fraud and financial crime. The role also requires collaboration with internal teams, clear communication of risks and mitigation strategies, and adherence to relevant regulatory and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Candidates should possess Risk Analysis and Finance skills to assess exposure to fraud and financial crime.
• Candidates should possess Statistics skills for quantitative analysis, trend identification, and model-based risk assessment.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in fraud detection, financial crime compliance, or risk management is beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with financial regulations, AML/CFT principles, and transaction monitoring tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work ethically, maintain confidentiality, and manage tasks independently in a hybrid work environment.