Senior Fraud Data Analyst - MERJE Ltd : Job Details

Our client is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join their Financial Crime, Claims and Operations Oversight team. This is your opportunity to use data for good — detecting fraud, strengthening controls, and influencing how they protect their customers and their business.

As a Senior Fraud Data Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in fraud prevention, governance, and operational risk oversight. You’ll:

• Lead data analysis and machine learning initiatives to detect suspicious activity and organised fraud

• Build predictive models and insight tools that enhance fraud detection, customer understanding, and business performance

• Ensure oversight and compliance across claims and operational processes, supporting fair customer outcomes

• Deliver high-impact reporting and dashboards to senior leaders and external bodies

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify risks and shape prevention strategies

• Support and inspire a team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

• Proven experience in data science, pricing, actuarial, or a related analytics function

• Strong skills in problem-solving, numerical analysis, and working with large datasets

• Knowledge of machine learning and statistical techniques

• Experience with UK General Insurance and personal lines (desirable)

• Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

• A self-starter who thrives under pressure, values accuracy, and supports others to do the same