Abaan Asif Kachkar

Fraud Analyst @Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

London, GB

Conducted in-depth investigations into complex fraud and compliance cases, analysing financial andbehavioural data to identify irregular patterns and prevent losses.• Utilised Excel, Power BI, and SQL to extract, visualise, and interpret large datasets, supportingevidence-based decision-making and operational reporting.• Evaluated risk indicators and case trends to enhance fraud detection accuracy and streamlineworkflows across cross-functional teams.• Collaborated with compliance, legal, and policy divisions to ensure investigative procedures alignwith internal governance, GDPR, and FCA regulations.• Prepared detailed fraud risk reports and executive summaries that inform senior managementdecisions and contribute to national anti-fraud strategies.• Applied advanced analytical reasoning to identify root causes, recommend preventive controls, andstrengthen departmental fraud prevention frameworks.• Delivered concise and evidence-backed recommendations to decision-makers, ensuring accuratebenefit reassessments and overpayment recovery.• Mentored and support new analysts in data handling, investigative methodologies, and fraudprevention best practices.Key Achievements:• Achieved a 96% success rate in decision-making referrals, directly generating over £1 million infraud overpayment recoveries.• Consistently ranked among the top 5 performers across four CFCD London teams, recognised forexceptional case accuracy, timeliness, and strategic insight.