Fraud Prevention Specialist II

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Risk Management
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SKILLS

SQL Fraud Prevention Risk Management Chargeback Management Data Analysis E-commerce Banking G-Suite

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking an experienced Fraud Prevention Specialist to join their European Trust and Safety team, leading fraud prevention across the UK and France. This role involves managing verifications, fraud prevention, chargeback management, conducting investigations, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in fraud prevention, risk management, or chargeback management, with proficiency in SQL.

What you'll do

  • Identify emerging fraud and theft patterns in the UK and French markets, and configure our machine learning tools to proactively block these threats.
  • Review transactions and accounts in real time to detect and resolve fraudulent activity, including identity theft, payment fraud, and account takeovers.
  • Lead high-value or complex fraud investigations using SQL and advanced data methodologies.
  • Partner with Global Fraud Teams, Engineering, and Data Science to align regional needs with global roadmaps and risk controls.
  • Onboard regional vendors and conduct Quality Assessments on BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) fraud reviews.
  • Oversee chargeback reviews and proactively identify gaps in operational controls to reduce financial losses.
  • Prepare and present insights on emerging risks and program performance to senior leadership.

Your profile

  • Minimum of 5 years in fraud prevention, risk management, or chargeback management, ideally within e-commerce or banking.
  • Proficient in SQL for data analysis and identifying fraud patterns.
  • Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to act as a subject matter expert for Legal, Claims, and Operations teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proficient with G-Suite, Microsoft Office, or related software.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to work bank holidays or outside standard hours when necessary to protect the platform

Bonus if you have

  • Experience in a two-sided marketplace or a related e-commerce platform with a focus on peer-to-peer interactions.
  • Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional (CPFPP) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Credential or other advanced fraud training.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Sift, Stripe, Ekata, TraceIQ and Domo
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