Fraud Analyst (Counter Fraud Specialist)

About Us

Your Role

Your Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Tamara’s Internal Fraud Framework, ensuring alignment with SAMA’s Counter-Fraud Framework (CFF).
• Analyze fraud and operational data to detect trends and control weaknesses — leveraging SQL and analytical tools to generate actionable insights.
• Investigate internal fraud cases and perform deep-dive analyses into potential internal misconduct, collaborating with relevant stakeholders for resolution.
• Assist in preparing evidence, documentation, and reports required by SAMA or internal governance bodies; serve as a SAMA-facing representative on fraud risk topics when needed.
• Perform fraud risk assessments, control testing, and thematic reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive and detective measures.
• Draft, update, and maintain fraud risk policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Fraud Operations and other business lines to ensure accurate root cause analysis and remediation of fraud cases.
• Contribute analytical input into the design and calibration of internal fraud detection/prevention and internal controls.
• Monitor fraud and risk alerts daily related to internal fraud and take appropriate oversight actions to ensure operational teams act effectively and timely.
• Identify emerging fraud patterns and work with control owners to implement risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain proper documentation for all investigations, reviews, and control testing performed.

Your Expertise

• 4–7 years of experience in fraud risk management, internal fraud, or governance, preferably within a regulated financial institution or fintech.
• Experience within or alongside Big Four consulting firms in establishing or assessing internal fraud frameworks aligned with SAMA CFF or similar regulatory standards.
• Technical proficiency in SQL and comfort with analyzing large datasets.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with hands-on exposure to fraud operations and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in working with regulators (SAMA), preparing documentation, and ensuring full compliance and maturity against regulatory frameworks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Educational background in IT, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another technical field preferred.
• High attention to detail, structured thinking, and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong business judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Join the revolution
• Tamara is a vibrant hub of exceptional individuals worldwide, with over 40+ nationalities committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible.
• We're proud of the wealth of cultural backgrounds that shape our teams, ensuring every experience is acknowledged and celebrated.
• We seek self driven individuals, fuelled by curiosity, ready to take control of their professional and personal development.
• We’re creating a place where possibilities are for the taking through career mobility, mentoring and cross-border collaboration.
• This approach has earned us a spot as one of the competitive tech companies to work for.
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