Forensic Investigator-Special Investigations MMH250307-1

Role Purpose

To lead and conduct detailed investigations into complex white-collar crime, employee-related misconduct, and high-risk financial activities within Momentum Group. You will engage with various stakeholders and ensure proper reporting and resolution of cases. You’ll play a critical role in mitigating fraud risks and maintaining the integrity of the organisation.

Requirements

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the Momentum Group business environments, products, business systems and risk mitigation processes
• Superior knowledge of all relevant Momentum Group Policies and standards to manage the risk of white-collar crime and employee behavior
• Computer skills with efficiency on Microsoft Office
• In-depth knowledge of Momentum Group systems is essential
• Knowledge of Momentum Product offerings
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric and equivalent qualification
• Relevant Qualifications in Forensic Investigations or Risk management (Preferred)
• Certifications like CFE are highly advantageous.
  
  

Experience

• Mininmum 5 years of forensic investigation experience in the insurance or financial services sector
• Experience using analytical tools and data
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investigations into all potential or fraudulent/Money Laundering transactions that are identified or referred for further investigation.
• Ensure that all relevant forensic related complaints are addressed and reported on timeously to the leader and in accordance with internal and external agreed upon complaints handling procedures.
• Conduct research on cases to identify possible control breakdowns and failures that gave rise to fraudulent conduct.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the business, particularly where high-risk clients are identified, to mitigate risk.
• Build/maintain effective working relationships and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders including employees’ line managers, bank officials and South African Police Services.
• Assist in recovering fraudulently paid funds via the relevant banking channels.
• Take accountability for end to end processes required in the investigations.
• Participate, monitor and assess post investigations and business processes to ensure that control failures and risk mitigation processes are addressed, to finalise a matter to the expected conclusion as set out in the Momentum Group Policies.
• Analyse relevant business systems and evaluate related data or conduct as to set the course of action to finalise an investigation.
• Keeping record of all cases investigated to establish analytics to evaluate possible common denominators or similarities.
• Ensure that all relevant and accurate information is collected/recorded and or examined and stored in a proper manner, as evidence related to the findings on a particular case.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on an ongoing basis to obtain or provide relevant information.
• Deliver progress reports and final reports ensure that the requirements of relevant parties to an investigation are met.
• Manage cases on case management system according to internal rules and standards by ensuring that investigation cases are kept in an orderly and logical fashion (electronically)
• Assist Group Human Capital Learning and Development in updating fraud prevention processes and procedures on knowledge bases and fraud prevention training material.
• Assist Industrial Relations (IR) and or Human Capital (HC) with providing the relevant information to ensure that disciplinary processes are executed in terms of the findings or the investigation and in accordance with the standards set out in the Momentum Group Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct and standards of employee behavior, as well as in accordance with the Momentum Group Disciplinary Code and practices.
  
  

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