Loss Prevention Analyst

Posted 01 December 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationBirmingham or Crewe
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Reference037012
Job FunctionHeadquarters

Job description

We’re looking for a detail focused, data savvy individual to join our team as a Loss Prevention Analyst.

In this role, you’ll help us spot potential risks, prevent fraud, and keep our business and customers protected.

 What You Will Be Doing

  • Looking into transactional data to find patterns or activity that doesn’t look right

  • Flagging and escalating anything that seems suspicious

  • Putting together clear evidence packs for both internal and external investigations

  • Getting involved in internal investigations

  • Supporting wider business audits and reviews

  • Getting involved in projects that will help enhance our fraud and loss prevention techniques

What We Are Looking For

You enjoy working with data, have a great eye for detail, and like getting to the bottom of things. If risk management interests you and you’re proactive in your approach, you’ll fit right in.

You’ll have advanced Excel skills; you’ll be comfortable working with complex data and building insightful models. Experience with BI software such as Power-BI and Tableau would be a bonus

Previous experience within the transport industry, particularly rail, would be beneficial, especially if along with a fraud or loss prevention background

 Why This Role Matters

You’ll play an important part in helping us stay one step ahead of potential risks and keeping our customers and colleagues safe. It’s meaningful work with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your skills and knowledge? We are seeking a Loss Prevention Analyst to join our team.

 

As well as working with a fantastic team you will also receive:-

  • Final salary pension

  • Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

  • Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)

  • 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

  • 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

Apply now to join our team and make a difference at Avanti West Coast. 

 Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

 We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

 When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

 We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values 

Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.