To proactively manage fraud risk within the Global Retail & Commercial Banking by implementing & embedding the Group Fraud Risk Control Framework and policies, managing fraud losses within the budgets / appetite, ensuring fraud reporting standards are complied with; development of fraud risk capability in fraud management & investigations and pro-actively incept/lead fraud reduction, training & prevention initiatives across the country.
• To investigate incidents and cases referred to Forensics investigations & whistle blow upon Absa Bank Referral Policy., Assist in the management of all investigation-related budgets and assume responsibility for the day-to-day approvals within approved limits. Liaise with Governmental authorities to ensure that forensics investigation and whistle blow is kept abreast of the most up to date information/intelligence on threat levels and advice on reacting to them.
• Review and investigate all incidents of a Security/ Safety nature and ensure that relevant Senior Management is kept informed.

Job Description
Outputs:
• To undertake investigations into suspicions of fraudulent, criminal and security activities reported by Non-Financial Risk.
• Provide an independent report for management to assist the disciplinary process and represent the bank in any related police and court proceedings;
• Provide expertise and intelligence on fraud prevention, related risk management information and controls;
• Liaise and work with law enforcement agencies, professionals and commercial organizations in this field of expertise
• Develop training awareness courses, workshops, brochures and other material to alert employees as to the Bank’s policy on relevant forensic investigation topics.
• Develop, implement and maintain the ongoing discipline and diligence of a Fraud Prevention Program based on policy and country trends.
• Provide and manage overall training and coaching plans to the business to ensure early fraud detection and safety measures are being applied and adhered to at all times.
• Liaison with Police, Government authorities and external fraud investigators to collate and share intelligence as appropriate, and to ensure that BSIS & FM is kept abreast of the most up to date information/intelligence on crime.
• Write accurate, factual reports detailing investigation undertaken for review by management.

Undertake travel as required within the country/region.

Education
Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)