Financial Crimes Analyst
Company: Cuscal
Role summary
Financial Crimes Analyst is a role at Cuscal in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-25. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Financial Crimes Analyst
- Company
- Cuscal
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-25
If you have a sharp eye for detail and an interest in protecting the financial system, this is a great chance to join a major player in the Australian payments industry. You'll play a vital role in ensuring transaction security while building a stable career with a company known for its long history of innovation.
Job description
Company Description
Forward with Cuscal
Ever tapped your phone to buy a morning coffee, or made a purchase from your favourite online store? Chances are, we’ve made it happen. At Cuscal, we’ve been at the forefront of payments innovation for 60 years, enabling seamless, secure solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day. From launching Australia’s first ATM to being the first certified Australian fast payments Payer and Initiator in 2022, we’ve always pushed boundaries — and we’re not stopping now.
That’s why we’re looking for a Financial Crimes Analyst to join our team and help shape the future of payments.
Join us. Forward with Cuscal.
Job Description
As our Financial Crimes Analyst, you’ll analyse complex data to identify, prevent and respond to fraud and emerging financial crime threats across payment and digital banking channels.
Working within our Financial Crime Analytics & Advisory team, you’ll use data-driven insights to improve monitoring strategies, strengthen controls and support positive outcomes for Cuscal and our clients.
You’ll also make an impact by:
Analysing transactional, behavioural and intelligence data to identify fraud and emerging financial crime risks
Developing and optimising fraud detection rules across cards, digital wallets, real-time payments, PayTo, BPAY and Direct Entry
Conducting network analysis, merchant reviews and complex investigations
Using Power BI, Databricks, SQL and Excel to identify trends and provide actionable insights
Reviewing fraud controls and recommending improvements to strengthen detection capabilities
Monitoring fraud detection performance including detection rates and false positive ratios
Supporting the implementation and validation of new data sets, AI models and machine learning models
Providing insights on current fraud typologies and trends to internal stakeholders and clients
Escalating significant incidents, risks and emerging threats to management
Contributing to continuous improvement across fraud monitoring processes and operational outcomes
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
Experience in operational fraud or financial crime management
Strong analytical capability with experience working across large and complex data sets
Experience using fraud detection systems including writing or optimising fraud rules
Demonstrated ability to turn data into clear insights and recommendations
Advanced Power BI and Excel skills
Intermediate Databricks and SQL experience
Strong critical thinking, investigation and problem-solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively and communicate insights clearly to different stakeholders
You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have:
At least two years of experience across fraud or financial crime
Experience within banking, financial services, payments or merchant acquiring
Tertiary studies in fraud, financial crime or criminology
Qualifications or practical exposure related to data science or machine learning
Additional Information
Why Cuscal?
At Cuscal, you’ll find a strong, successful company that’s reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.
Here, you’ll deliver or support interesting, ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australia’s financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves.
You’ll innovate alongside skilled, smart, connected teams .
And you’ll build an impressive, fulfilling career that continues to grow.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Recognition and growth : Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities.
Wellbeing focus : Access initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial health, plus discounts via ‘Cuscal Advantage.’
Diversity and inclusion : Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements.
Join us and reimagine the future
Ready to make an impact? Click APPLY to join Cuscal today.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to explore how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date, so don’t wait - apply now.
Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.
Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.