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The Forensic Consultant is responsible for the planning and execution of forensic investigations with a strong focus on economic crimes impacting the financial services industry. The role involves gathering and analysing evidence, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting findings. This future-fit role requires strong investigative skills, awareness of emerging financial crime tactics, and the ability to adapt to evolving forensic practices and technologies.
The role is be based in Durban.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigation Planning and Execution
1. Execute end-to-end forensic investigations under guidance, from scoping and information gathering to evidence analysis and conclusion
2. Identify and assess potential control breakdowns, fraud schemes (e.g., identity theft, collusion, social engineering), and policy breaches
3. Apply forensic investigative techniques that align with regulatory and legal requirements
4. Ensure investigative actions are documented and traceable, supporting potential disciplinary, civil, or criminal proceedings
2. Reporting and Documentation
5. Draft investigation reports that clearly present findings, root causes, implicated parties, and risk implications
6. Develop recommendations that are practical, risk-aligned, and relevant to business operations
7. Maintain all documentation, interview records, and evidence logs in the GFS case management system for audit trail and data analysis purposes
8. Participate in presenting findings to stakeholders as required
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
9. Interact with internal clients (e.g., HR, Legal, Risk, Claims, Distribution) to gather information, clarify facts, and provide updates on case progress
10. Escalate sensitive matters appropriately and in a timely manner
11. Promote awareness of investigation protocols and contribute to a culture of fraud prevention through your interactions
4. Risk Insights and Learning Contribution
12. Identify emerging fraud trends or patterns based on case observations and share insights with the team
13. Contribute to forensic team knowledge bases, including case studies, learning notes, and root cause analyses
14. Support development of risk mitigative measures (e.g., process improvements, fraud detection triggers)
5. Personal Development and Future-Fit Capability Building
15. Regularly update own skills in relation to digital evidence, financial crime typologies, and investigative software
16. Participate in forensic workshops, team reviews, and debriefs to sharpen professional judgment and capability
17. Demonstrate increasing autonomy and sound investigative decision-making over time
18. This role is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in safeguarding financial integrity while driving future-fit investigative solutions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Qualifications and Experience:
19. Matric / Grade 12 is essential
20. Fraud Examiner certificate and/or a qualification in Forensics, Law, Accounting, or Information Technology is advantageous
21. 3 - 5 years of experience in forensic investigations is a pre-requisite, with at least 2 years of experience in the Financial Services Sector
22. At least 2 years of experience in a corporate environment is essential
23. Experience in claims investigations (funeral, life & disability) is advantageous
24. Experience in investigating syndicates will be an added advantage.
25. Self-starter, able to show initiative and work with minimal guidance
26. Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
27. Solution-driven, passionate, and energetic
28. Possess a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and a proactive mindset
Skills and Competencies:
29. Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing high-performing forensic teams
30. Advanced knowledge of forensic methodologies and investigation techniques in financial services
31. Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
32. Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels
33. Knowledge of criminal law, labour law, and financial crime regulations
34. Ability to navigate complex cross-border investigations and regulatory environments
Future-Fit Forensic Competencies:
35. Proficiency in digital research and open-source intelligence (OSINT) for information gathering
36. Familiarity with basic data analysis for identifying trends and anomalies
37. Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and data privacy principles
38. Exposure to digital documentation and case management systems
39. Capacity to learn and adapt to evolving forensic technologies and methodologies
40. Awareness of social engineering techniques and fraud prevention strategies
Key behavioural skills and attributes that would make a candidate successful in this role:
41. Ability to handle a constantly changing legislative environment
42. Excellent inter-personal skills, including influencing skills
43. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve personal and team results
44. Good business acumen and insight
45. A self-starter, with the ability to show initiative and work with minimal guidance
46. Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
47. Solution-driven, passionate and energetic
48. Possesses a strong sense of ownership and initiative as well as a proactive mind-set
Skills
Action Planning, Claims Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Auditing, Insurance Claims Investigations, Typology
Competencies
Action OrientedBusiness InsightCollaboratesDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages Complexity
Education
Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)
Closing Date
04 July 2025, 23:59 #J-18808-Ljbffr