Job overview
Date posted
14/10/2025
Location
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/11/2025
Job description
As a Fraud Analyst at Salla within Merchant Compliance in Makkah, you safeguard the platform against fraudulent activities by monitoring and analyzing transactions for suspicious behavior, conducting thorough investigations into suspected cases, and collaborating with internal teams to develop resources and tools to mitigate fraud risks. You stay current on the latest trends in fraud detection and prevention, prepare detailed reports on findings, trends, and improvement recommendations, and educate staff and clients on best practices for preventing fraud. You assist in designing and implementing fraud prevention policies, work with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when necessary, and handle sensitive information with integrity. The role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, experience with fraud detection software and analytical tools, understanding of financial regulations and compliance, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, hybrid environment while managing multiple tasks; relevant certifications such as CFE or CFCA are a plus.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze transactions for signs of fraudulent activity to identify suspicious patterns and behaviors.
- Conduct thorough investigations into suspicious transactions, document findings, and alert relevant departments as necessary.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop resources, tools, and processes that mitigate fraud risks.
- Stay informed about the latest trends in fraud detection and prevention and translate insights into actionable updates.
- Prepare detailed reports on fraud findings, trends, metrics, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Educate staff and clients on best practices for preventing fraud through training and guidance.
- Assist in the design and implementation of fraud prevention policies, procedures, and controls.
- Work with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when necessary to support cases and ensure compliance.
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Bring at least 2 years of experience in fraud analysis or a related field.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to fraud detection.
- Have experience with fraud detection software and analytical tools.
- Possess experience and understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder interaction.
- Show ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Hold relevant certifications such as CFE or CFCA (considered a plus).
