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Forensic Data Analyst

Britam

NairobiMid level · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 19 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Britam is seeking a Forensic Data Analyst to work in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is ideal for someone with experience in data analytics and forensic investigation, especially in financial crime and fraud detection. The analyst will handle complex data to support investigations and improve fraud controls within the group.

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What you will do

  • Acquire and securely extract data from various enterprise systems while maintaining legal and privacy standards.
  • Prepare and process datasets through indexing, deduplication, and normalization techniques.
  • Translate investigation goals into analytical questions and hypotheses for anomaly detection.
  • Use SQL, Python, R, and forensic tools to identify irregular transactions and fraud indicators.
  • Design and maintain the annual fraud detection and continuous monitoring programme, including rule development and tuning.
  • Produce clear reports, visualizations, and evidence packages to support management, legal, regulatory, and law enforcement needs.
  • Collaborate with investigators and other departments to define data needs and recommend control improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Four to six years of relevant experience in data analytics, forensic analytics, fraud monitoring, or financial crime investigation.
  • Certification in data analytics or forensic technology tools is required.
  • Experience in fraud-rule design, anomaly detection, evidence handling, and data protection compliance.
  • Advanced skills in SQL and working knowledge of Python or R.
  • Proficiency in forensic analytics, statistical testing, link analysis, and fraud-monitoring rule governance.
  • Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
  • Familiarity with forensic tools like CaseWare IDEA, Alteryx, or Cellebrite.
  • Knowledge of relational databases, ETL processes, ERP data, and digital evidence preservation.
  • Understanding of fraud typologies, relevant legislation, and evidence-based report writing.
  • Preferred qualifications include CFE, CPA(K), CFA, CISSP, or relevant postgraduate qualifications.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.

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