Fraud Investigation Officer

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a Fraud Investigation Officer to enhance fraud prevention and ensure legal compliance. The role involves liaising with law enforcement, managing fraud cases, and supporting internal investigations. Ideal candidates are UAE Nationals with relevant experience and a strong command of Arabic and English.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits tailored for UAE Nationals

Career development and certification support

Collaborative team culture with high-impact responsibilities

Qualifications

• UAE National with strong command of Arabic and working proficiency in English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fraud investigation, law enforcement, or judicial liaison.
• Strong knowledge of fraud types across banking channels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with police, prosecutors, and judicial authorities for fraud cases.
• Prepare documentation and attend meetings related to investigations.
• Support internal investigations and maintain relationships with authorities.

Skills

Fraud investigation

Legal documentation

Evidence handling

Relationship management

Discretion and integrity

Command of Arabic

Working proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification in fraud investigation

AML or information security (e.g., CFE)

Job description

Job Title
Fraud Investigation Officer - Legal and Law Enforcement Liaison
Job Description
Fraud Investigation Officer - Legal and Law Enforcement Liaison

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE s largest financial institution, is seeking a UAE National Fraud Investigation Officer to support legal case management, law enforcement coordination, and proactive fraud prevention activities. This role is vital in safeguarding the bank s integrity by working closely with judicial and security authorities to manage fraud-related matters.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Law Enforcement / Security
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals only
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview
The Fraud Investigation Officer will be responsible for coordinating with police, public prosecutors, and judicial authorities to pursue legal actions in fraud cases involving FAB. This includes preparing documentation, attending hearings, and supporting internal investigations. The role bridges the gap between FAB s Fraud Risk & Investigation (FRI) team and external law enforcement bodies to ensure accountability and legal closure.

Key Responsibilities

* File police cases and submit required documentation following internal approvals
* Coordinate closely with police, judicial authorities, and public prosecutors for fraud case management
* Attend meetings and hearings related to ongoing investigations or legal proceedings
* Act as FRI s liaison with law enforcement for all internal and external fraud matters
* Engage FAB's legal team where needed, including hiring external legal counsel
* Transfer civil case responsibilities to the internal legal department when necessary
* Support vigilance and fraud detection units by collecting intelligence from public sources
* Validate details of suspects or cases with relevant government departments (e.g., police, immigration, courts)
* Maintain strong relationships with authorities to ensure timely and effective case progression

Job Requirements

* UAE National (mandatory) with strong command of Arabic and working proficiency in English
* Bachelor s degree
* Certification in fraud investigation, AML, or information security (e.g., CFE) preferred
* Minimum 5 years of experience in fraud investigation, law enforcement, or a judicial liaison role
* Strong knowledge of fraud types across banking channels including digital banking, treasury, corporate, and retail sectors
* Understanding of investigation procedures, legal documentation, and evidence handling
* Ability to maintain discretion, manage sensitive data, and act with integrity

What We Offer

* The opportunity to work in a secure and prestigious banking environment
* Competitive compensation and benefits tailored for UAE Nationals
* Career development and certification support in fraud risk and compliance
* A collaborative team culture with high-impact responsibilities

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Fraud Investigation Officer - Legal And Law Enforcement

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