Location: Uganda
Reporting to: Financial Crime Manager

Job Summary

The Fraud Risk Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and preventing losses arising from fraudulent financial and non-financial transactions. The role involves reviewing fraud alerts, identifying suspicious patterns, and ensuring timely resolution of risks to protect the bank from potential losses.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze bank accounts and transactions to identify and report suspicious or fraudulent activity.

• Detect and prevent fraud across all payment channels by reviewing alerts and customer transaction patterns.

• Identify fraud trends using fraud detection tools and dashboards, and take appropriate mitigation actions.

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to validate transaction information where necessary.

• Support the development of fraud detection rules using analytical insights.

• Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders such as Visa Risk Manager teams to improve fraud prevention.

• Escalate high-risk alerts to senior management (Financial Crime Manager, Head of Financial Crime, CRO).

• Ensure timely resolution of queued transactions within agreed SLAs.

• Prepare monthly reports on suspected and confirmed fraud cases, including financial exposure and savings.

• Conduct first-level investigations into suspicious activities and fraud risks.

• Support fraud awareness initiatives and training across the bank.

• Identify and recommend new techniques to prevent fraud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Certification in Fraud Examination (CFE) is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in banking or related operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and risk management.

• Knowledge of financial crime regulations and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in fraud detection tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.

• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.

• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the link below:

🌐 careers.dfcugroup.com (Click on “Career Opportunities”)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.