Director, Forensic Investigations

The Director of Forensic Investigations has the responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of assigned investigations primarily involving fraud.  Depending on the nature, complexity and location, the incumbent will either conduct the investigation or manage internal or external resources in the conduct of an investigation.  It is expected that at any point in time, the incumbent will be overseeing several investigations and involved in other special projects and assignments.

The position requires proven investigative skills acting with minimal supervision and must be capable of conducting a full range of investigations to include but not limited to theft, conflict of interest, bribery, fraud, embezzlement, employee misconduct, business due diligence, litigation support, and be knowledgeable of computer crime issues.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees assigned investigations primarily involving fraud and other related compliance issues.


• Oversight includes the management of third party or internal resources in the conduct of an investigation or actually conducting the investigation depending on the nature, complexity and location.


• Conducting interviews of personnel, vendors, contractors and others.


• Support the development of investigation policies and procedures. 


• Ensuring that investigations are conducted legally, ethically and on a timely and cost effective basis.


• Develop recommendations for remedial actions and controls to prevent future occurrences.


• Work closely with all other functions particularly, Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, HR, Corporate Security and Finance in performing fact-finding investigations.


• Develops and provide investigative training and fraud awareness programs.


• Develops investigative Best Practices.


• Establish minimum standards for vendors of investigative services and develop a global vendor base.


• Work with the current risk assessment team to evaluate risk and potential fraud instances within the business units.


• Present interim and final reports both, oral and written, as well as maintaining the Company’s case management system with status and outcome of all assigned allegations and investigations.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree or one professional designation (e.g. CPA, CA,CFA or CFE) or be in the process of attaining one of these professional designations.


• A minimum of 10 - 12 years overall experience with a minimum of 7 - 10 years of relevant experience, preferably as a manager or above with a professional services firm, a boutique firm or a consumer and industrial products company.


• A demonstrated ability to manage complex investigations, supervise/motivate staff, work in a team environment, and prioritize projects.


• Experience in managing complex international investigations.


• Substantial knowledge of PC-based tools, including databases (Access) and spreadsheets (Excel) as well as Word and PowerPoint, ACL is a plus.


• Strong financial, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• The successful candidate must be a highly motivated professional, a self-starter, and be willing and able to travel.