# Fraud Analyst at Wave

- Company: Wave
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://wave.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Analyst
- Location: Niamey, Niger
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-24
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.wave.com/en/careers/job/6146453004?gh_jid=6146453004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wave-fraud-analyst/

## About the role

We’re looking for a Fraud Analyst for Niger who’s resourceful, organized, and proactive about getting things done. Your main objective will be to help protect the interests of Wave mobile money customers, agents, and the business from fraud risk, while also ensuring that our services remain accessible and easy to use by the target users. The position will report to our Regional Risk Lead. Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Audit and Management Control, Business Administration, Finance, Criminology, or other relevant fields
- At least 3 years in the financial sector, including case investigation, fraud risk controls, regulatory requirements, and market practices
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Fluency in local languages would be an advantage
- Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do
- Are a self-starter and proactive about achieving ambitious targets

Tags: Risk & Fraud