SIFA Manager

To provide strategic leadership and oversight of complex investigations related to fraud, misconduct, and other unethical activities within the organization. The Forensic & Investigation Manager is responsible for managing a team of investigators, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the investigation process, and aligning investigative efforts with organizational risk management and compliance objectives. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the company’s assets and reputation by uncovering facts, directing the collection of admissible evidence, ensuring accountability, and driving the implementation of corrective and preventive actions across the business.

• Lead complex internal investigations involving fraud, corruption, misconduct, conflicts of interest, data breaches, and other violations of policy or law.

• Oversee planning, scoping, evidence gathering, and interviewing in accordance with global investigative standards and ethical guidelines.

• Utilize forensic tools and data analytics techniques to detect anomalies, patterns, and red flags in financial and operational data.

• Collaborate with analytics teams to build and enhance fraud detection models using structured and unstructured datasets.

• Liaise with Legal, Compliance, HR, and external counsel to manage sensitive investigations.

• Deliver comprehensive, well-documented reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations for disciplinary or remedial action.

• Ensure consistent application of internal policies, anti-fraud frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards across all investigations.

• Support control enhancement initiatives by identifying process weaknesses and advising on mitigation strategies.

• Design and deliver training sessions on fraud risk awareness, investigation protocols, and ethical behaviour across the organization.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging fraud risks and ethical concerns.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Law, Criminology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in fraud investigations, forensic audits, or ethics & compliance roles, including 3+ years in a managerial capacity.

• Professional certifications preferred: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

• Strong knowledge of investigation methodologies, evidence collection procedures, and case documentation standards across various types of misconduct and fraud scenarios.

• Familiarity with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards applicable to corporate investigations and compliance programs.

• Proficiency in forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Intella), data analysis platforms (Excel, Python, Power BI, or equivalent), and SAP System.

• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential investigations from intake to closure with integrity and discretion.