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Moniepoint
Data Science & Analytics 1h ago

Data Analyst (Fraud)

Moniepoint
KenyaKenya
Full-time
Not Disclosed
Mid-Level

Job Description

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What you will get to do

  • Investigate fraud attacks, quantify their impact, and present clear findings that drive prioritisation and response
  • Propose and refine rule-based mitigations, working with fraud operations and engineering to see them through to implementation
  • Build and maintain reporting and dashboards to monitor fraud trends, rule performance, and key operational metrics
  • Work closely with fraud operations, data scientists, engineers, and product managers to ensure analytical insights translate into action
  • Proactively identify emerging patterns and flag risks before they escalate

To succeed in this role, you should have

  • Proven experience as a Data Analyst (Fraud), or a similar role (4+ years, can be made up for with accomplishments)
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency with SQL. you're comfortable writing complex queries to investigate and slice data across large datasets
  • Experience in fraud, risk, or financial services; you understand how fraud attacks work and how to think about mitigation trade-offs
  • A proactive mindset โ€” you don't wait to be asked; you spot something unusual and you dig in
  • Some exposure to Python or scripting for data manipulation and analysis
  • Proficiency with a BI tool (PowerBI, Looker, Tableau, Superset, Redash, or any other alternative)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills; you can communicate findings clearly to fraud operations, product managers, engineers, and senior leadership โ€” and you know how to influence decisions with data across all of them.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams where priorities shift quickly.
  • Proficiency with a spreadsheet tool (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, or any other alternative)
  • Enjoy autonomy and a flat structure: we have millions of customers and a flat hierarchy so any individual can have an outsized impact
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
  • A bachelorโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or any other related field

Experience with the following would be a plus

  • Data governance
  • Python or any other scripting language
  • Git or any other version control tool

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Moniepoint is a fintech company that provides innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses. The company's name suggests a focus on monetary transactions and point-of-sale services, implying that it offers a range of payment processing and management tools. With a strong emphasis on technology and digital infrastructure, Moniepoint is likely to be at the forefront of the financial services industry, catering to the evolving needs of its customers. From mobile payments to online transactions, the company's platform may enable seamless and secure monetary exchanges, making it an attractive option for those seeking efficient and reliable financial services. As a key player in the fintech sector, Moniepoint is poised to make a significant impact on the way people and businesses manage their finances, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive growth and innovation.

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