Digital Forensic Investigator at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To conduct digital forensic investigations and render forensic technical support to stakeholders; in order to mitigate risks and prevent losses in Nedbank Group.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve goals and objectives, understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.
• Support personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain knowledge management and improve team success.
• Ensure upskilling takes place and effective handover to relevant responsible person for actioning.
• Provide input and support for buy-in and recommend the development of new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Conduct cybercrime related investigations and/or ad hoc requests and report fraudulent and/or inappropriate activities.
• Enable internal stakeholder investigations of fraudulent claims.
• Provide digital forensic evidence to stakeholders.
• Report and recommend actions related to cyber-related crime information to Enterprise Risk Committees (ERCOs).
• Assist stakeholders by providing professional advice and assistance on Nedbank systems, processes and digital forensic expertise in preparation of disciplinary processes, court appearances and civil and labour related litigation.
• Facilitate further criminal investigation and possible prosecution.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Influence the improvement or enhancement of business processes and methodologies.
• Investigate digital forensic events by analysing cybercrime related incidences.
• Prevent losses, and where relevant, hand over to stakeholders for further action.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders.
• Monitor and intercept communication to aid investigations through gathering intelligence through electronic means.
• Manage billable hours allocated to each investigation.
• Deliver project results cost effectively.
• Obtain an understanding and ensure delivery of stakeholder's digital forensic needs and requests.
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress of digital forensic initiatives.
• Obtain relevant digital forensic tools.
• Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide professional assistance and/or advice to the industry.
• Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders by obtaining intelligence in aid of internal forensic investigations.
• Enable internal stakeholder investigations of fraudulent claims.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 5 years experience in Digital Forensic examination, preferably in a Law enforcement agency

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce: Information Technology , Diploma: IT Networking

Preferred Certifications

• Encase Certified Examiner (EnCE) - essential, Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE) - preferred

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Digital computing (hardware components)
• Forensic examination
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Information systems
• Interviewing techniques
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills

Closing date: 24 April 2023