FinCrime Analyst (Fraud)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Role

Our Financial Crime team blends regulatory expertise with data-driven thinking to make sure our products meet legal and policy requirements and deliver real value to customers. In a fast-moving, digital environment, they stay one step ahead by finding smart, scalable ways to prevent financial crime.

We're looking for a Financial Crime Analyst to manage our enhanced due diligence processes for cybersecurity activities. You'll work with those affected by fraud, conducting thorough investigations, acting promptly to ensure cases are resolved appropriately, and reporting fraud discovery along the way.

To support our 24/7 coverage, this role may include night and weekend shifts, which are fully compensated.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Detecting and reporting suspicious activity, including potential fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing offences
• Identifying and analysing alerts generated by monitoring systems to investigate unusual or potentially fraudulent activity
• Conducting risk-based assessments and financial crime investigations in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Assessing cases of account takeover, authorised push payment (APP), first-party fraud, or mule activity
• Escalating red flags, emerging risks, and complex cases to relevant escalation teams with clear supporting evidence
• Contacting external partners and financial institutions to support fraud investigations and attempt recovery of funds
• Deciding on refund eligibility for confirmed fraud victims based on investigation findings and internal policies
• Analysing previous cases and conducting deep-dive investigations to identify fraud trends, red flags, and process improvement opportunities
• Driving process improvements and contributing to the development of fraud investigation procedures and team knowledge
• Handling sensitive customer and financial information with the highest level of confidentiality while ensuring investigations are clearly documented

What You'll Need

• A bachelor's degree (must be able to provide a certificate)
• 2+ years of FinCrime experience
• Fluency in English (C1+ level)
• Familiarity with investigative methodologies evidenced by use of analytical tools (e.g., spreadsheets, filters, pivots, network charts)
• A willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Critical thinking skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• The ability to multitask, prioritise, and work well under pressure

Nice to have

• A degree in law or a STEM subject
• A professional certification (ICA or ACAMS)
• Fluency in other languages

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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Key skills/competency

• Financial Crime Analysis
• Fraud Detection
• Money Laundering Prevention
• Enhanced Due Diligence
• Risk Assessment
• Investigative Methodologies
• Regulatory Compliance
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Data Analysis