Fraud Detection Analyst

Employment Type: Contract to Hire (C2H) 12 Months, Renewable
Experience: 1–5 Years
Relevant Experience: Minimum 2 Years in Fraud Detection & Investigation
Locations: Bangalore / Hyderabad
Work Mode: Work from Office – 5 Days a Week

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Fraud Detection Analysts to join the Financial Crimes Investigation team supporting PwC's clients. The role involves identifying suspicious financial transactions, investigating potential fraud cases, reviewing alerts, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial transactions and account activities to identify suspicious patterns and potential fraud.
• Conduct detailed investigations into suspected financial fraud and gather relevant evidence.
• Perform 360-degree reviews of fraud alerts triggered by system-defined thresholds.
• Investigate various fraud types, including Account Takeover (ATO), identity theft, first-party fraud, payment fraud, ACH fraud, check kiting, and wire fraud.
• Review customer profiles and transactions to identify fraud-related red flags across banking, payments, and account opening.
• Conduct end-to-end alert reviews, from alert generation through investigation, escalation, and SAR filing wherever applicable.
• Analyze transaction trends and unusual activities to determine appropriate actions, including case closure, reimbursement, or escalation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support investigations and case resolution.
• Maintain detailed investigation records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Fraud Detection and Investigation.
• Experience in Transaction Monitoring is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial fraud typologies and investigation processes.
• Experience in reviewing suspicious transactions and investigating fraud alerts.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of transactional data and identify high-risk patterns.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good documentation and case management skills.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention controls and regulatory compliance.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Master's degree / MBA is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• CRP

Job Location

• Bangalore – EGL Office
• Hyderabad – My Home Twitza Office

Shift & Work Requirements

• Shift timings:

• 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM

• 06:00 PM – 03:00 AM

• 09:00 PM – 06:00 AM

• Flexibility to work in day, evening, or night shifts is mandatory.

• Night shifts are mandatory and timings may change depending on client requirements.

• 5 days a week from the office.

• Rotational weekly offs, including weekend working and working on fixed holidays as required.

Employment Terms

• Contract to Hire (C2H) position.
• Initial contract duration of 12 months, renewable based on business requirements.
• Payroll: Orcapod Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
• Candidates must be comfortable with the work location, shift requirements, and employment terms.