Anti‑Fraud Analyst
Richemont is hiring an Anti‑Fraud Analyst in Tokyo — oversee transaction monitoring, investigations and fraud detection for the group's retail and e‑commerce channels.
Overview
Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods group composed of multiple maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group combines heritage craftsmanship with global retail and digital operations; as an employer it offers a matrixed, international environment that balances creative maison identities with rigorous corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor transactional flows and automated alerts to identify and prioritise potentially fraudulent activity across retail, e‑commerce and payment channels.
- Conduct end‑to‑end investigations, including evidence collection, case documentation, hypothesis testing and escalation to internal stakeholders or external authorities as required.
- Maintain and tune detection rules, scenarios and thresholds in transaction monitoring and fraud‑prevention platforms to reduce false positives and improve capture rates.
- Perform data analysis and root‑cause investigations using SQL, scripting or BI tools to quantify fraud patterns, loss exposure and operational KPIs.
- Collaborate with Retail, Payments, Legal and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities, close control gaps and implement preventive measures.
- Prepare concise management reporting and trend dashboards for regional Anti‑Fraud and Global Risk teams.
- Support post‑incident reviews, provide recommendations for process or system improvements, and assist in test plans for remediation projects.
- Contribute to training and awareness for front‑line teams on emerging fraud typologies and detection best practices.
Qualifications
- Proven analytical ability with meticulous attention to documentation and auditability.
- Solid understanding of fraud typologies, transaction monitoring, KYC/AML fundamentals and sanctions screening principles.
- Ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders.
- High integrity, sound judgment and experience handling sensitive information in compliance‑driven environments.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS or equivalent are desirable but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in fraud prevention, financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring or a related risk function, ideally within retail, payments, banking or e‑commerce.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Culture
The Richemont environment combines the heritage and high standards of individual maisons with disciplined corporate controls. Teams operate collaboratively across functions and geographies, prioritising integrity, discretion and continuous improvement in risk management and client protection.