Job Description

Closing Date 2024/06/06
Reference Number MMH240522-1
Job Title Forensic Investigator
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Risk
Cluster Risk Management
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Town / City Durban
IntroductionAre you passionate about fighting financial crime and ensuring the integrity of financial systems? Join our elite Group Forensic Services and Anti-Money Laundering Operations team, where your skills and dedication will play a pivotal role in maintaining a zero-tolerance stance against commercial crime and money laundering. Collaborate with business leaders to set robust strategies and policies, implement proactive risk identification measures, and respond decisively to incidents. Enjoy full access to all necessary resources, and work closely with regulators and authorities to uphold our values. Be part of a team that values effective, timely reporting, and supports business through exceptional guidance and technical expertise. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you!Visit us at to learn more about our business unit and this exciting opportunity!
Role PurposeInvestigate all white collar crime non-compliance with relevant legislation and transgressions of specific codes of conduct perpetrated in and against group.
Requirements

• Matric, Grade 12 or NQF equivalent qualification.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification, such as a diploma or degree in Forensic Investigations, Law, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification will be advantageous.
• At least 5 years experience in commercial crime investigation.
• At least 3 years experience in investigating Claims within the Life Insurance industry.
• Have a successful track record of investigations and convictions within the Claims environment.
• Experience in, knowledge of, and a concise understanding of, a Financial Services company's exposure to Fraud/Commercial Crime.
• Financial services industry experience with specific reference to the financial services industry will add value to any application.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the funeral industry, it's regualtions as well as traditional customs.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesInvestigations:

• To identify risks and fraud exposures and preventing of losses through early detection and prevention of fraud.
• Conduct surveillance based investigations outside of normal working hours.
• Expose breakdowns or weaknesses in, and the proposing of enhancements to, controls that pose risk to MMI or any of its subsidiaries.
• Liaise with Industry partners in the Forensic fraternity.
• To participate in the Investigation of all other criminal acts which are committed against MMI or any of its subsidiaries.
• Institution of disciplinary and criminal procedures, including presentation of detailed supportive evidential matter.
• Present of evidence on behalf of the company, during criminal, civil and disciplinary proceedings.
• Establish and maintaining good relations with government agencies e.g criminal justice systems, SAPetc.

Data Management:

• Capturing data on the case management system and updating according to progress.
• Deciding on specific equipment/technology/methodology/other role players to use to obtain, secure and analyse data and evidence.
• Apply equipment/technology/methodology and interact with other role players to secure and obtain data.
• Analyse data and evaluate related data or conduct as to set the course of action to finalise an investigation.
• Wind up case details on case management system and for storage.
• Deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements to interested parties.
• Prepare reports to finalise cases where a specific outcome is obvious.
• Provide recommendations based on fact to finalise a case or reach an outcome by consulting the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations/presentation to prevent reoccurrence.
• Cost and expense management.

Collaboration with clients:

• Effective and consistent service delivery and support to all internal and external clients.
• Developing and maintaining trustworthy relationships with clients.
• Must travel as required for purposes to effectively discharge responsibilities Performance and Development.

Competencies

• Examining Information
• Documenting Facts
• Analysis and processing of information
• Interpreting Data
• Conveying Self:Confidence
• Showing Composure
• Checking Things
• Following Procedures
• Upholding Standards objectively

PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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