E-Channels Transaction Monitoring Officer

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

About the role

The E-Channels Transaction Monitoring Officer will work under the guidance of the Lead, Fraud Solutions Management to detect and prevent fraudulent/suspicious transactions from customers’ accounts. Transaction Monitoring Officers will work collaboratively with the fraud prevention officers and fraud investigation and prosecution officers to ensure that fraud risks are effectively managed.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

The E-Channels Transaction Monitoring Officer will:

• Analyze E-Channel transactions and identify suspicious and unusual patterns and behaviors
• Ensure suspicious transactions are flagged for additional reviews, and liens are placed on fraudulent inflows. 
• Contact customers to verify the authenticity of transactions using the enterprise’s applications and tools
• Investigate, identify and ensure fraudulent accounts are blocked or restricted from carrying out transactions. 
• Monitor customers’ accounts and transactions to determine those with high fraud risks.
• Report suspicious outflows to beneficiary institutions and collaborate with external parties, including financial institutions and law enforcement agencies to salvage funds
• Communicate fraudulent outflows/inflows to the Fraud Investigation & Prosecution Team for detailed investigation.
• Prepare timely reports on fraudulent transactions and collaborate with other teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as accounting, business administration, computer science, IT, information security, economics). Relevant accounting or security certifications such as ACA, CFE, Security+ is an added advantage.

Experience: 

3-5 years experience in transaction monitoring,customer service, fraud investigation or fraud examination with proficiency in using fraud detection software and tools in Banking, Finance, FMCG, Insurance, or FinTech industries. A combination of any two or more experience(s) is a strong advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of payment transaction trends and account statement analysis.
• An excellent team player, target driven, and highly motivated.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of transaction routing and processing.
• Strong verbal, speaking and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of banking or FinTech industry regulations or standards may be necessary.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A technical panel interview with Department Leads
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team
• All interviews stages are Virtual