Forensic Investigator

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and conduct a range of simple and complex investigations.
  • Gather, verify and assess all appropriate and available information relevant to the Investigation plan and scope.
  • Investigations of cases of fraud perpetrated through electronic channels and or other means.
  • Should be able to acquire, collect, document, and preserve evidence from various forms of electronic media and equipment in accordance with bank’s policy, and the law.
  • Develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations, working closely and communicating with staff at all levels.
  • Assist to come up with strategies for fraud prevention, detection, investigation and fraud response.
  • Able to testify before a court of law as to the examination process, chain of custody and findings.
  • Work closely with business by identifying risks in products/processes by performing fraud risk assessments.
  • Assist in conducting fraud analysis and MIS and presentation of Fraud Risk Dashboards to senior management.
  • Provide timely and accurate investigation findings to assist senior management make decisions.
  • Liaise with internal and external agencies to assist in Investigation and fraud prevention.
  • Assist in gathering of evidence by participating in sanctioned raids, searches or arrests for purposes of litigations and prosecutions.
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislation, technology and procedures as they affect criminal investigation and other investigations.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related course, Social Science, IT, Engineering or Law.
  • Certification in the related field is advantageous, preferably – CFE, CPP, PCI, CISA, CISM, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CPA, ACCA.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Bank or related industry, 3 of which must be in a fraud investigation role.
  • Knowledge/experience in criminal law and law enforcement processes.
  • Good presentation skills
  • Proficient in written and oral communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Resilient and ability to meet deadlines

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