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Fraud and Financial Crime Manager, Newport, Wales
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Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted:
25.05.2025
Expiry Date:
09.07.2025
Job Description:
Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.
From this continued success, we are now looking to recruit a Fraud and Financial Crime Manager to support our exciting growth plans.
Our aim is to enhance our service, push boundaries, and create excellent customer experiences aligned with our values. Would you like to be part of this?
As a Fraud and Financial Crime Manager, you will serve as an established contact point for the business and lead the development and implementation of comprehensive fraud detection strategies. You will develop robust business procedures that balance fraud loss, risk factors, and customer experience, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as outlined in the FCA Framework Document.
Role responsibilities:
* Ensure daily fraud investigation and detection in line with Fraud and Financial Crime frameworks.
* Oversee Fraud Monitoring processes to review accounts and transactions for fraudulent activity.
* Identify fraud trends and develop reports and KPIs related to potential fraud.
* Conduct root cause analyses and identify system gaps to predict and prevent risks.
* Lead fraud prevention initiatives, implement business changes, and recommend process improvements.
* Run Fraud Forums and provide internal fraud & financial crime training.
* Require experience in a similar role within consumer credit.
* Have excellent knowledge of fraud principles, processes, and practices.
* Be familiar with the FCA Handbook and related sourcebooks (CONC/PRIN/SYSC/GEN/COCON/FIT).
* Proficiency in fraud applications and supporting technologies.
* Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, Data Privacy, and Bribery legislation and regulation.
* Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Why work here?
We offer a great working environment and are an ambitious business. Everyone’s ideas and voices are valued, fostering a collaborative workplace.
We embrace hybrid working with modern offices in Newport, London, and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, ensuring close collaboration.
This role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the Newport office, offering flexibility.
Benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional days off after 5 years’ service
* Birthday day off
* Optional Private Medical Insurance
* Subsidised gym membership (£18.75/month)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Buy Annual Leave Scheme
* Seasonal shopping half-day
* Auto enrolment pension (3% employer contribution, eligibility applies)
* Life Assurance (3x basic salary)
* Company events and rewards
We are proud members of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and committed to workplace inclusion.
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