Investigations Officer at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

REF: DCS / IO/02/ 2017

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations, the Investigations Officer will undertake the following:

• Investigate capital markets financial crimes, conducting forensic analysis of financial data and prepare forensic reports from financial findings
• Perform forensic research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery
• Prepare analytical financial information for litigation and testify if need be
• Receiving complaints from investors and other stakeholders and identify capital market violations to be investigated
• Formulation of investigations plans and identification of the various stakeholders who are affected and require to be informed and involved on the matter under review
• Investigating complaints and obtaining relevant evidence to support investigation findings
• Actively engaging with the Capital Markets Fraud Investigations Unit on violations with criminal elements
• Engaging all other departments within the Authority to enhance efficiency in instigation matters
• Receiving and reviewing information on illegal operations of unlicensed market intermediaries and carry out background checks and site visits; and
• Undertaking any other responsibilities assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Commerce or any other related field
• Professional qualification such as CFE, CPA or equivalents is an added advantage
• Membership to relevant professional body is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience preferably in forensic financial audits or computer forensics

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Skills in forensic accounting and ability to think analytically and to pay great attention to detail
• Sound understanding of potential capital markets fraud schemes and the Capital Markets Regulatory Frame work
• Strong presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity
• Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships
• Ability to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences
• Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team
• Organization and analytical skills