Forensic Manager at Old Mutual South Africa

Role description:

• This role prioritises, manages and reviews the technical delivery of various disciplines across teams. Manages the planning and execution of forensic work throughout OMSA.  The role will be based in Sandton (Old Mutual Place) and will report to the Head of Investigations.

Key Result Areas:

• This role prioritises, manages and reviews the technical delivery of various forensic investigative disciplines in regional teams.
• The role is individually accountable for achieving results primarily through others with HR responsibilities.  Further responsibilities would be to conduct investigations  (including sensitive and/or cross boarder investigations), project related assignments and/or work as well as manage, review and finalise all investigations within the region and/or allocated by the Head of Investigations in accordance with the appropriate forensic investigative methodologies.
• Reports will be compiled on findings and recommendations which will be signed off by Head of Investigations and/or the Head of Forensics. 
• Regional autonomy and/or responsibility wrt GFS function applies to the position, i.e.
• Manage all stakeholder relationships (within the region) - including service providers, management, management of BU’s, steercoms, industry forums, MIS, etc
• Has a detailed knowledge of forensic methodologies and techniques as well as the financial services industry, criminal law, labour law and knowledge of all key OMSA business units.
• Records, reviews and signs-off plans for projects and complex investigations.
• Manages and leads a team of forensic consultants (between 1 and 24).
• Develops operational and strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensures that all regional investigations are accurately and timeously captured on the GFS case management system.
• Influences/convinces business unit leaders to take action and/or formulate financial crime mitigative strategies.
• Considers the merits of findings and weighs up pros and cons of recommendations made.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required :

• Graduate qualification or equivalent in Forensic related field - Law, Accounting, Risk management or Information Technology is essential.
• Fraud Examiner certificate and/or Forensic, Legal, Accounting or Information Technology related qualification is advantageous.
• 8 years working experience in the field of Forensic Investigations is essential, of which a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing/leading Forensic Investigation teams is required.
• 5 years working in a corporate environment is essential, Forensic Investigative and/or Forensic Management experience in the Financial Services and/or Banking sector would be advantageous.

Competencies required for the role:

• Strategic
• Leading with Influence
• Innovation (Perspective)
• Execution
• Customer First
• Personal Mastery (Learning)
• Collaboration