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Fraud Investigator

Capital on Tap
Cardiff2d ago

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We’re Capital on Tap 👋<br></strong></span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">💳 Capital on Tap started because small businesses were underserved. Big banks were slow, their products weren't fit for purpose, and small business owners often couldn't access what they needed. We set out to fix that.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Today we're a financial platform - not just a credit card company. We offer a best-in-class business credit card, SME-focused spend management platform, a savings product that hit £1 billion in funds within its first year, and a growing suite of tools and financial products that make running a small business easier.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1,000+ employees, £20bn in annual card spend, 200,000+ customers, 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and we're profitable. We’ve done a pretty good job so far, but we’re just getting started!&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">📍 Cardiff | 🏢 3 days a week in office, 2 days at home</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Fraud / Customer Operations 🚀</strong><strong><br></strong>The Fraud team works to help keep our customers safe. You won’t just be working through alerts, but owning end-to-end investigations of complex cases and sophisticated fraud rings. Your knowledge will influence how we build our defenses and you’ll mentor more junior members of the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing 🗃️</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Complex Investigations:</strong> Lead deep-dive investigations into high-value cases and emerging, sophisticated fraud MOs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strategic Input:</strong> Don’t just spot a trend, propose the specific rule changes or process improvements needed to stop fraud &amp; scams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Data Interrogation:</strong> Use Excel and SQL to analyze fraud data, identifying vulnerabilities in our current controls.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Ownership:</strong> Handle the most difficult "end-to-end" cases, including high-stakes customer escalations and external reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaboration &amp; Mentorship:</strong> Act as a point of escalation for Junior Investigators, sharing your knowledge and helping calibrate the team’s decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Risk Balancing:</strong> Use expert judgment to minimize friction for legitimate customers while maintaining a hard line against bad actors.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Our Values &amp; Culture 🌞</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Just Pilot:</strong> We never settle for “good enough”. We pilot new ideas fast, ask questions to figure it out, and scale quickly.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why Not Today? </strong>Fast is as slow as we go - speed and simplicity gives us a competitive advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Be a Buddy:</strong> We tap in from day one to help the team, we do the right thing even if it’s hard.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Owners and Dates:</strong> We don’t chase people. If you own a task and agree to a date, the expectation is that it gets done.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Feedback: </strong>We want our employees to flourish, so we regularly provide direct and constructive feedback.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We’re Looking For 🔎</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proven Track Record:</strong> At least 1+ years of experience in a dedicated Fraud role.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Analytical Depth:</strong> Ability to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated alerts to uncover larger fraud patterns.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Problem Solver:</strong> A proactive mindset, you see a gap in a process and you're already thinking of the solution.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Proficiency:</strong> Comfortable using Excel to manipulate data; SQL skills are highly preferred to help drive data-led decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Independence:</strong> Able to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision, making high-stakes decisions confidently.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Interview Process 🤝</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stage 1: 30 minute intro and values call with a Talent Partner</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stage 2: 60 minute technical assessment with a manager in the Fraud team (in person or virtual)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion</strong> 🌈</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Great Work Deserves Great Perks</strong><strong><br></strong>We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">💷 Salary: £30,000-34,000 (depending on experience)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🏥 Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">✈️ Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🎁 Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">👛 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🚘 Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🏖️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">👪 Enhanced Parental Leave</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🚂 Season Ticket Loan</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">💬 6 free therapy sessions per year</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🐶 Dog Friendly Offices</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Check out more of our benefits, values and mission<a href="https://www.capitalontap.com/en/company/careers/"> here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Other Useful Info</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">👍Check out our<a href="https://www.capitalontap.com/en/blog/posts/acing-your-interviews-with-capital-on-tap/"> ‘Top Tips’ for interviewing.<br></a>✔️Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-on-tap"> Linkedin</a>.</span><br><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">📧Email careers@capitalontap.com if you have any questions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Excited to work here? Apply!</strong><strong><br></strong>If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Other Info<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">👍Check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capitalontap.com/en/blog/posts/acing-your-interviews-with-capital-on-tap/">‘Top Tips’ for interviewing.</a><br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">✔️Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-on-tap">Linkedin</a>.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">📧Email <a href="mailto:careers@capitalontap.com">careers@capitalontap.com</a> if you have any questions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Excited to work here? Apply!<br></strong></span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)</span></p></div>

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