Financial Crime Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline
  
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  
• At least 8 years working experience in a related role in a reputable organisation
  
• At least 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime investigations/prosecutions.
  
• Knowledge of banking products, risks, and processes to provide informed, relevant advice
  
• Solid understanding of criminal law, local laws, regulatory expectations, and internal policies related to Financial Crime risk.
  
• Good interviewing skills to enlist required information.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and data analytics tools.
  
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information, and prepare concise reports with recommendations.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and writing.
  
• High level of maturity, confidentiality and objectivity
  
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and situations.
  
• Analytical with an objective and probing mind.
  
• Able to work with minimal supervision, tolerate court pressures, and handle cases effectively.
  
• Capable of managing customer pressure for refunds and accurately recommending refunds.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, even when it results in disapproval.
  

• Lead forensic investigations within the bank, generate/gather facts/evidence to support Internal disciplinary actions and courts proceedings.
  
• Advise on the development of appropriate controls for the mitigation of financial crime risks.
  
• Effective communication and monitoring of the effectiveness of anti-fraud programs and controls.
  
• Maintains a program for raising staff awareness of financial crime, especially whistleblowing and reporting suspicious transactions
  
• Follow up and tracking of fraud cases to ensure justice and recoveries. This includes filing complaints, preparing witnesses, and liaising with government agencies and law enforcement on financial crime matters.
  
• Establish and maintain financial crime procedures that align with the Bank’s policies and local regulatory requirements.
  
• Promote ethical business conduct and the benefits of compliance to build an effective internal compliance culture.
  
• Prepare regular and accurate financial crime reports that are escalated to the relevant stakeholders.
  
• Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and deep dives in high-risk areas to develop effective risk mitigation strategies
  
• Work with internal teams to implement fraud prevention measures, including training, awareness on high-risk areas and lessons learned.
  
• Process and follow up fraud claims from suspects and insurers.