Forensic Investigator at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

This role exists in our Sanlam Life and Savings: Forensic Services department that focuses on providing effective fraud risk management services to all business clusters serviced.  The role will entail the investigation of a broad spectrum of incidents relating to allegations and suspicions of fraud, unlawful conduct, financial crime and other breaches of the Code of Ethical Conduct in accordance with professional standards. 

What will make you successful in this role?

• Perform investigations through proper planning, fact-finding by the gathering of information and evidence, as well as the analysis and the identification/linking thereof to transgressions.
• Investigation of the full spectrum of incidents in respect of all the businesses serviced by SLS Forensic Services.
• Compile reports and affidavits concerning irregularities, regulatory transgressions, including criminal conduct and make recommendations for further actions.
• Identification of patterns or tendencies and then make recommendations with reference to implementation of preventative measures and areas of risk.
• Testify at internal, regulatory and criminal proceedings.
• Provide input and assistance to Prosecuting and Regulatory authorities.
• Formulating charges for the Human Resource Department to be included in charge sheet for disciplinary hearing.

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certifications: FP(SA) from Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) and/or CFE from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
• 3-5 years fraud investigation experience in the financial services industry, insurance exposure would be beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills

• Specific knowledge of the environment in which a long-term insurer operates, as well as knowledge of financial institutions in general.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and legal principles applicable to the financial industry (FAIS, LTIA, FICA, PRECCA, POPIA, Criminal and Civil Procedure Act etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of investigative methodology and techniques.
• Investigation experience in the area of financial crime.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge and application of digital technology and Open-Source Intelligence Tools (OSINT).

Behavioral Competencies

• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently