Head, Anti-Fraud Unit

6 years - 10 years
$ 0
Posted: 1 week ago
Accounting/Finance/Banking
Full-time

Job Summary

To safeguard the bank's assets by preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud across all banking platforms, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Job Description


Responsibilities


Operations



¨      Develop and implement anti-fraud strategies and frameworks across the organization;


¨      Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and vulnerability tests across all banking platforms;


Manage the investigation and resolution of internal and external fraud cases, including digital and system-related fraud;


¨      Collaborate with internal departments (IT, Legal, Compliance, Audit, etc.) to ensure robust fraud detection and prevention systems are in place;


¨      Monitor suspicious transactions and red flags using fraud detection software and analytics;


¨      Review and improve existing fraud prevention and detection tools, methodologies, and reporting systems;


¨      Coordinate fraud awareness training for staff and partners, enhancing the organizational response to fraud risks;


¨      Monitor and report on fraud trends, potential risks, and control weaknesses to senior management;


¨      Manage relationships with external fraud detection agencies, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement as needed;


¨      Develop and implement policies and procedures for reporting suspected fraud;


¨      Lead the creation of the bank’s fraud policy and update it regularly in line with changing trends and regulations;


Perform other duties as assigned


Reports


¨      Fraud Investigation Report


¨      Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Fraud Control Activity Report


      Risk Assessment Report


Key Performance Indicators


¨      Reduction in fraudulent activities and losses;


¨      Timely detection and resolution of fraud cases;


¨      Compliance with regulatory requirements related to fraud;


¨      Accuracy and timeliness of fraud risk reports;


Effectiveness of fraud awareness training.


Organisational Competencies


¨      Professional Attributes


¨      Business Knowledge


¨      Personal Attributes


 


Functional Competencies


¨      Fraud Risk Management


¨      Financial Crime Investigation


¨      Regulatory Compliance (AML/CTF)


¨      Data Analytics for Fraud Detection


¨      Systems/Technology for Fraud Prevention


Vendor and Stakeholder Management


Job Specifications 


Qualifications & Certifications


¨      A University degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related disciplines;


Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or equivalent.


Working Experience


5-7 years of experience in fraud prevention, detection, investigation, or a related role


 

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