Forensic Investigator

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.DescriptionFraud Prevention, Investigations and AuditingAudit all credit applications that Credit, New Business and Personal Loan sections suspect to be fraudulent.In line with the company's fraud prevention strategies, enforce 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 in line with the company's Anti-fraud and fraud response policy.Perform bi-annual fraud risk assessments with the Enterprise Risk team.Manage relationships with stakeholders.Deliver professional Forensic services to the business and develop relationships.Maintain contact with the business and ensure that they derive value from Forensics.Maintain contact with internal and external assurance providers.Aligned to values and self-developmentEnsure 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 and take responsibility for personal development.Education ProfileEducation:MatricBachelor's degree in Forensics, Criminal Justice, Law, or related field.Experience:At least 2 years' experience in fraud investigations within the financial services sector.Preferred: 3 years' experience in the loan industry.Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Post Graduate Qualification in Forensic Auditing and Criminal Justice.Application InstructionsPlease forward your CV to ******. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.Contact InformationContact Name: JeraleenContact Phone: (Phone Number)Contact Email: ******People FirstWe are committed to people because YOU are important to us.
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