ASSISTANT FORENSIC RISK MANAGER – Bank Of Africa 303 views

VACANCY 

ASSISTANT FORENSIC RISK MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

🔸Bachelor’s degree in Forensics Investigations, Forensic Science and Technology, BA Law, Criminology or BA Risk management or related field.
🔸A postgraduate qualification in forensic investigation, forensic auditing, fraud examination, or risk management is an added advantage.
🔸Professional Certifications (preferred/added advantage) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)Security                     Management or Physical Security Certification.
🔸At least 5 years’ experience in financial crime forensic investigations including fraud and corruption. Exposure to physical security operations, including CCTV, alarms, access control, and                contractor management.
🔸Clean criminal record.

KEY RESULT AREAS

🔸Fraud and Corruption Detection and Investigation: Conduct timely investigations into suspected fraud, corruption, and misconduct.
🔸Collect, preserve, and analyse evidence in line with legal/regulatory requirements.
🔸Produce factual and actionable investigation reports for management and regulators.
🔸Fraud Prevention, Awareness, and Risk Mitigation
🔸Assess internal controls and recommend improvements to reduce fraud risks.
🔸Deliver fraud/corruption risk assessments and ethics training to staff Monitor and update fraud risk registers and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Forensic Data Analysis and Reporting
🔸Use data mining and analytics techniques to detect unusual transactions and emerging fraud fraud/corruption patterns.
🔸Provide regular fraud/corruption risk analysis reports to Senior Management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
🔸Track fraud trends and recommend proactive measures.
🔸Physical Security Management Oversee security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, etc) to ensure the bank premises are secure.
🔸Manage Security Contractors (guards, CIT, rapid response) and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements.
🔸Conduct regular security risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.
🔸Integrated Risk and Control Assurance Coordinate fraud risk management with physical security measures to ensure holistic protection.
🔸Advise management on combined operational, fraud, and physical security risks.
🔸Ensure compliance with banking regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
🔸Stakeholder Engagement: Interaction with staff, management, regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies.
🔸Confidential Information and Evidence Handling: Managing sensitive data. Documents and evidence with integrity and discretion.
🔸Investigations and Conflict Management: Exposure to forensic interviewing, managing conflict situations, and resolving sensitive staff or client matters.
🔸Data Analytics and Risk Insight: Application of forensic data analysis tools and interpretation of trends to detect anomalies.
🔸Governance and Policy development: Contribution to fraud risk frameworks, policy reviews, and strengthening of internal controls.
🔸Physical Security and Operational Systems: Oversight of CCTV, alarms, access control, fore safety, and security contractors (guards, CIT, rapid response)
🔸Awareness and Capacity Building: Involvement in staff training, awareness campaigns, and promoting a culture of ethics and integrity.