Ceek Talent is partnering with a well-established financial services organisation in Malta to recruit a Senior Fraud Risk Specialist. This role sits within the second line of defence and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced fraud risk professional to contribute to strengthening fraud governance, oversight, and control frameworks within a regulated financial environment.
You will play a key role in supporting fraud risk management practices across the organisation, working closely with operational, product, compliance, and legal teams to ensure fraud risks are effectively identified, monitored, and mitigated.
What is expected of you?
- Support the development and continuous enhancement of the organisation’s fraud risk governance framework
- Provide oversight of fraud operations, investigations, and related processes to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations
- Manage and maintain the organisation’s fraud awareness and training programme
- Conduct quality control and quality assurance reviews of fraud operational activities
- Identify fraud trends, control gaps, and operational weaknesses, and recommend appropriate remediation measures
- Maintain and update fraud policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
- Support fraud control testing and monitoring activities, including documenting results and tracking remediation actions
- Lead or contribute to fraud risk assessments, particularly in relation to emerging fraud threats and vulnerabilities
- Develop and maintain fraud risk metrics, dashboards, and reporting for management oversight
- Collaborate with product, operations, legal, and compliance teams to ensure new initiatives and products align with the organisation’s fraud risk appetite
- Promote a strong fraud risk awareness culture across the organisation
What are you expected to bring?
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fraud risk, payments risk, or a related role within financial services such as banking, fintech, or payments
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- Professional certification in fraud prevention or financial crime is considered an advantage
- Practical experience supporting or overseeing fraud operations and investigations
- Strong understanding of fraud risks, fraud typologies, and operational fraud processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and reporting skills with fluency in English
- Additional languages such as French or Dutch are considered an asset
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working model providing flexibility
- Health insurance package including dental coverage
- Gym allowance
- Study sponsorship and professional development support
- Opportunity to work on fraud risk initiatives within a regulated financial services environment
- Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic risk governance activities
- Additional benefits and employee perks
If you are looking to advance your career in fraud risk management within a dynamic financial services environment, we would be happy to speak with you in confidence.