EDOSA RICHARD UDUOGIE
Senior Analyst
Lagos
Summary
Certified Fraud Analyst (CC) with over 6 years of cross-functional experience in fraud prevention, IT project management, and data analysis for leading African financial institutions. Expert at balancing fraud mitigation with business growth through predictive analytics, enterprise platform optimization (Actimize, SmartVista, Visa VRM), and regulatory compliance (AML/CTF, PCI-DSS). Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing fraud detection strategies, and driving cost savings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Team Lead, E-Channel Transaction Monitoring
UBA Group
Lagos, Lagos
10.2023 - Current
- Optimized fraud rules on Visa VRM and MasterCard Connect, reducing false positives by 25% while maintaining 93% detection accuracy.
- Led Actimize implementation for new e-channel products, enhancing monitoring capabilities for over 5M monthly transactions.
- Pioneered the dark web monitoring program, analyzing botnet/malware feeds to prevent $500K+ in potential credential stuffing attacks.
- Reduced BIN attacks by 50% using dynamic card-validation algorithms and fraud detection models.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Deputy Team Lead, Enterprise Fraud Analyst
FirstBank Holdings
Lagos, Lagos
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Deployed behavioral monitoring systems across 6 subsidiaries (Ghana, DRC, Senegal, etc.), cutting fraud losses by $2M annually.
- Designed and implemented SWIFT Payment Control Solution, reducing unauthorized transactions by 35%.
- Built and deployed a Customer Self-Service Verification (CSSV) module, decreasing manual reviews by 20%.
- Architected a fraud management system that leveraged post-bridge technology for real-time channel monitoring and fraud detection.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Reduced fraud losses by implementing effective fraud prevention strategies and monitoring systems.
- Identified emerging fraud trends by conducting regular market research and staying updated on industry best practices.
- Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
- Conducted thorough investigations on suspicious cases, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing financial impact.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets by demonstrating keen attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills in identifying fraudulent patterns.
- Provided training to new team members on fraud detection techniques, enhancing their ability to identify potential threats quickly and accurately.
- Identified significant fraud trends through meticulous data analysis, contributing to strategic adjustments in fraud prevention tactics.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspicious account activity, leading to identification and mitigation of potential fraud.
- Streamlined fraud alert systems, enabling quicker response times to potential threats.
- Contacted customers directly to notify of fraudulent activity and minimize impacts.
Web Developer (Relevant Fintech Experience)
Fruxx Technologies
Lagos, Lagos
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Developed secure e-commerce platforms with API integrations (REST/JSON), ensuring data security and compliance with financial regulations.
- Implemented cross-browser compliance and responsive design for financial service portals, enhancing the user experience for diverse customer bases.
- Worked with security protocols to integrate secure payment gateways, mitigating the risk of transaction fraud.
- Collaborated with UX/UI teams to improve the design and functionality of fintech platforms, increasing user engagement and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Loyola College
Chennai City, India 01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
- Fraud risk assessment
- SQL
- Python
- REST/XML/JSON APIs
Process improvement
Coaching and mentoring
Employee evaluation
Project management
Risk management
Employee training
Loss prevention
Team supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Documentation and reporting
Certification
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), (ISC)², 12/01/25
Timeline
Team Lead, E-Channel Transaction Monitoring
UBA Group
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Team Lead, Enterprise Fraud Analyst
FirstBank Holdings
09.2017 - 10.2023
Web Developer (Relevant Fintech Experience)
Fruxx Technologies
06.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Loyola College
01.2009 - 01.2012
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