This is an Assistant Vice President–level role within a newly created Rules and List Management Utility (RLMU) team in London. The function sits in the 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) and focuses on improving fraud detection systems through data-driven analysis and rule optimisation.
Location: London
End date: September 2026
Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading international banking group to hire an AVP – Fraud Rule Analyst into a newly established Rules & List Management Utility (RLMU) team.
This is a high-impact role within the First Line of Defence (1LoD), focused on enhancing fraud detection capabilities through data-driven rule optimisation and system tuning. You’ll play a key role in ensuring fraud screening systems operate at peak effectiveness while supporting the bank’s broader financial crime strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct proactive data analysis to identify fraud trends, emerging threats, and system inefficiencies
* Review, design, and tune fraud detection rules to improve performance and reduce false positives
* Perform trend analysis, volume analysis, and rule testing to optimise system outputs
* Collaborate with Technology teams on system enhancements, releases, and configuration changes
* Support fraud-related projects and initiatives, providing analytical insight to shape solutions
* Produce management information (MI) and reporting for senior stakeholders
* Maintain and enhance rule and list configurations, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness
* Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and governance standards
* Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive continuous improvement
About You
* Strong understanding of fraud typologies and controls within financial services
* Solid knowledge of payment flows and end-to-end payment processes
* Experience using SQL or similar tools to analyse large datasets
* Proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
* Experience with fraud systems such as Actimize (preferred)
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders
* Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Why Apply?
* Join a newly formed, high-visibility team with strong growth potential
* Play a key role in shaping fraud detection strategy and capability
* Work within a global banking environment with exposure across EMEA
* Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and decision-making at scale
Additional Information
* Based in London with collaboration across international teams
* Ideal for candidates currently operating at Senior Analyst or AVP level in fraud analytics
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