Introduction

A financial institution based in Durban is seeking a Forensic Investigator to join their team. The role involves investigating fraud related to home loan applications and other staff investigations referred by the business. Responsibilities include conducting bi-annual fraud risk assessments, reviewing the quality of credit applications, constructing cases, and compiling documentary evidence to support findings. The investigator will also compile reports and make recommendations on actions to be taken against perpetrators to safeguard the company's Loans division. Additionally, the role requires initiating fraud training and awareness campaigns to promote the company's zero-tolerance policy towards fraud.

Description

Fraud Prevention, Investigations and Auditing

• Audit all credit applications that Credit, New Business and Personal Loan sections suspect to be fraudulent.
• In line with the company's fraud prevention strategies, enforcing a zero-tolerance culture towards fraud to ensure the company Loans remains a fraud free company.
• Actively participate in annual fraud prevention workshops and share lessons learnt from investigations conducted.
• Assist with investigations on fraud allegations against staff members. These will be conducted in line with the company's Anti-fraud and fraud response policy.

Fraud Risk Management

• Perform bi-annual fraud risk assessment with the Enterprise Risk team
• Manage relationships with stakeholders
• Deliver professional Forensic services to business and develop relationship.
• Maintain contact with business and ensure that they derive value from Forensics.
• Maintain contact with internal and external assurance providers

Aligned to values and self-development

• Seek opportunities to develop self
• Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with Forensic Investigators career progression
• Align personal values to company values. Take responsibility for personal development

Education Profile

Education:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree in Forensics, Criminal Justice, Law, or related field

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in fraud investigations within financial services sector
• Preferred: 3 years’ experience in a loan industry

Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Post Graduate Qualification in Forensic auditing and criminal justice
 

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to jeri.c@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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