Risk Assessment - Analyst / Senior Analyst

  • Pune
  • Blucognition

Analyst / Sr. Analyst – Risk Assessment


bluCognition is an AI/ML based start-up specializing in developing data products leveraging alternative data sources and providing servicing support to our clients in the financial & telecom sector. Founded in 2017, by some very named senior professionals from the financial services industry, the company is headquartered in the US, with the delivery center based in Pune.


We are entering a significant growth phase and are looking for individuals with entrepreneurial mindset who wants us to join in this exciting journey.



The Role: Analyst / Sr. Analyst in the Risk Assessment Operations’ process for a premier US-based Telecom client, renowned as an industry leader and one of the most esteemed companies in the telecommunications sector.


You will be responsible for manually reviewing credit abuse /fraud suspect cases, leveraging external research and expertise of lending, credit, fraud and credit abuse policies. You will also play a critical role in identifying and investigating potential instances of fraud, assessing risk, and implementing strategies to mitigate fraudulent activities.


Responsibilities:


 Conduct thorough manual reviews of credit abuse / fraud suspect cases to identify suspicious activities and potential fraud indicators


 Utilize MS Excel proficiency to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights related to lending, credit, and financial transactions


 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including risk management, credit, fraud, compliance, and legal departments to investigate and resolve fraud cases efficiently and effectively


 Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to fraud detection and prevention in lending and financial services


 Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of fraud cases, investigation findings, and resolution actions taken


 Assist in the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies, policies, and procedures


Qualification & Skills:


 Bachelor's degree in any field.


 Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the financial services industry, with a focus on credit abuse / fraud detection and prevention.


 Experience working with Credit Abuse/ Fraud role in a US-based company is strongly preferred


 Demonstrated expertise in manual credit abuse / fraud review processes and data analysis techniques.


 Strong understanding of lending principles, loan products, credit risk management, and financial transactions.


 Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify patterns or anomalies indicative of fraudulent activities.


 Effective communication skills with the ability to articulate findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.


 Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


 Team player with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.


 Thorough understanding of the functions and diverse features of MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PPT etc. with strong emphasis on generating management information system (MIS) reports and dashboards using advanced Excel features.