Head, Investigations

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.Job DescriptionTo lead in-depth universal forensic investigation services across the Standard Bank Group, in adherence to the Group Investigation framework and standards to ensure financial crime is effectively identified and minimised therefore mitigating the potential for operational losses or reputational damage to the organisation.QualificationsBachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting, Risk, Law or related.Professional Fraud Examiner certification or related.Additional InformationExperience:8-10 years: Experience in bank processes, products and systems. Experience in dealing with different stakeholders at different levels both internal and external.Extensive experience in conducting in-depth universal forensic investigations using best practice processes and methodologies with a proven track record in successfully leading a team of investigators to conduct investigations.Key Responsibilities:Maintain pro-active awareness of potential financial crime activities and high-risk persons or entities through monitoring of open source information, industry trends and intelligence in order to contribute to the organisations threat profile and lead effective investigations.Lead the root cause analysis of financial crime incidents in order to detect gaps in controls and processes and recommend enhancement and track their implementation to mitigate recurrence of similar incidence.Provide expert advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding universal investigation processes and standards in order for Business Units to effectively manage financial crime.Stay abreast of, identify and report / escalate on any new and emerging trends in the legislative and regulatory environment, any product issues or any risks.Drive the implementation of required Risk Management and IT systems across the area of responsibility to ensure they are effectively applied and therefore are a reliable source of information.Behavioural Competencies:Articulating InformationDirecting PeopleEmbracing ChangeMaking DecisionsProviding InsightsTechnical Competencies:Fraud InvestigationIT KnowledgePromote Good Governance, Risk & ControlRisk IdentificationRisk Management