Fraud Investigations Officer at Equity Bank Limited

Job Description

In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit well-qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidates to fill this position within the Security Department.

Reporting to the Head of Security, the ideal candidate will be required to spearhead the delivery and ongoing development of our counter-fraud and corruption program in the Bank through:

• Advising the Bank and training managers and staff in counter-fraud and corruption strategies and procedures, spanning the full breadth of the Bank operations.
• Besides supporting and influencing managers, plan and conduct investigations by collecting and analyzing data, producing high-quality reports and identifying areas of risk and potential improvement.
• To research the most innovative counter-fraud methodologies– and implement it to the highest standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of professional practices within the Bank’s management practice and stays abreast of developments in the investigation field
• Manage the investigation caseload, monitoring the current status and time-lines of each case.
• Coordinate investigation missions as necessary with other investigators, state security agencies, and other stakeholders
• Negotiate and liaise with officials from governments, national and international agencies and partner organizations on investigation-related matters
• Assume accountability for achieving investigation objectives and results, in accordance with accepted international investigation standards and the Bank’s internal policy guidelines
• Provide direction and guidance to consultants and external entities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• University degree in investigations, management, finance, law, or related field Professional training from a national law enforcement body or investigations academy or its equivalent
• At least 2 years’ additional experience in conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations
• Formal professional training in a comprehensive range of investigation-related areas. A minimum of 5 years of progressively professional experience in complex criminal and administrative investigations
• At least 3 years of experience working within/ with a financial institution
• At least 2 years’ experience working in the role of a senior investigator
• Experience in supervising a team of investigators and managing a large and varied caseload will be an added advantage A professional background and established credibility in the field of complex investigations is essential.

Desired Competencies

• Strong command of Microsoft office suite
• Good knowledge of Computer Forensic methodology, hardware and software In-depth knowledge of investigation-related analysis tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of investigation management databases and systems