Manager: Forensic Investigations: Finance: SPF: Bellville: Head Office: PG 11/12 at Sanlam Private Wealth

Job description

Position Description

As part of the SPF Succession Planning Process, this role in Sanlam Personal Finance has become available due to the retirement of the current incumbent. As such, an opportunity is available to appoint a new Manager Forensic Investigations.

This role reports to the Head of Forensics : SPF Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to own team regarding the handling of sensitive/complex cases involving any form of unlawful conduct.
• Managing of own team in terms of effective and dynamic functioning of team, trained and skilled personnel and performance management.
• Ensure that own team members adhere and comply with the Code of Professional Conduct for SPF Forensic Investigations.
• Provide expert advice and compile reports as well as recommendations with regards to irregularities, unlawful conduct and preventative measures to Sanlam Life management (including fraud awareness presentations).
• Monitor and report on cases where recommendations made by Forensics are deviated from by management, to Head of Forensics, as per the Sanlam Life Insurance Fraud Risk Management Policy.
• Formulating and presenting of quarterly Fraud Risk Reports at the respective risk forum meetings to executive management and/or directors as contracted by the Head of Forensics.
• Provide input into the strategic direction of Forensics that will ensure effective plans for dealing with fraud prevention, detection and response to confirmed fraud cases.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory and industry authorities on fraud and regulatory environment.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce or the Forensic Investigation field
• ICFP and/or CFE certification

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and legal principles applicable to the financial industry (FAIS, LTIA, FICA, PRECCA, POPIA, Criminal and Civil Procedure Act etc.).
• Sound knowledge of the statutory and common law principles applicable to economic crime.
• Knowledge of the environment in which a long term insurer operates, as well as knowledge of financial institutions in general.
• Thorough knowledge of investigative methodology and techniques.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in managing a team of specialists responsible for the investigation of high level and complex financial crimes.

Competencies

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and professional attitude
• Accountability
• Proven ability to lead a team of people
• Strategic thinking ability
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail