
Standard Chartered UAE
Analyst, Fraud Risk
- Permanent
- Manama, Bahrain
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 27/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
13/12/2025
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
27/01/2026
Job description
The Analyst, Fraud Risk role at Standard Chartered is a core position within the bank’s retail risk management framework, responsible for end-to-end monitoring, investigation, and management of fraud risks across the retail client portfolio. The role supports proactive fraud prevention, detection, deterrence, mitigation, and recovery strategies, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements. The position involves conducting forensic analysis of transactional data and customer records, identifying anomalous behavior linked to known fraud typologies, and monitoring emerging fraud trends using data analytics and reporting tools. The role collaborates closely with governance, compliance, client journey teams, product, frontend operations, and risk management units to embed robust fraud controls aligned with the bank’s overall risk appetite. Responsibilities include leading fraud investigations, coordinating with law enforcement and legal authorities to support recovery and prosecution efforts, producing detailed fraud risk reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through system enhancements, automation, and process optimization. The role plays a critical part in minimizing financial losses, safeguarding the bank’s reputation, and strengthening fraud management systems through data-driven insights and industry best practices.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Monitor, investigate, and manage fraud risks across the retail banking portfolio
- Conduct forensic analysis of transaction data and customer records to identify fraudulent activity
- Monitor emerging fraud patterns and trends to enable early detection and intervention
- Lead investigations into suspected fraud cases and coordinate with law enforcement and legal entities
- Ensure compliance with internal fraud standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks
- Produce analytical fraud risk reports to inform strategic and operational decision-making
- Support fraud recovery efforts to minimize financial losses
- Collaborate with client journey teams, product, frontend operations, and risk management to resolve root causes of fraud
- Drive enhancements to fraud management systems, controls, and operational standards
- Participate in governance forums to address fraud risks, gaps, and control effectiveness
- Support automation and process optimization initiatives to improve fraud detection and operational efficiency
- Deliver high-quality customer service while resolving routine fraud-related issues and escalating complex cases
Experience & skills
- Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Possess a minimum of five years’ experience in banking with exposure to retail operations and fraud risk management
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of retail banking procedures, policies, and risk frameworks
- Exhibit experience in fraud investigation, transaction monitoring, and forensic analysis
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analytics tools for fraud detection and reporting
- Show experience working with governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner or risk management credentials are considered an advantage
- Demonstrate fluency in English for professional communication