Fraud Investigations Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Specialist Fraud Investigator to support the VP Fraud Investigations. You will conduct investigations into fraud, bribery and data breaches, gather evidence, interview suspects and witnesses, and draft detailed reports with risk mitigations.

You will collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance, escalate cases, and contribute to updating training materials on fraud awareness. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fraud investigations, preferably in the banking sector.
• Basic understanding of banking operations.
• Working knowledge of law and criminal justice procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Promote the organisation’s values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank.
• Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management.
• Provide inputs and implement policies, systems and procedure for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet FGB-NBAD and department requirements, policies and quality standards.
• Assist the VP Fraud Investigations to execute the Functional Operating Model components of the Fraud Investigations capability.
• Receive cases for investigation and conduct risk assessments to identify immediate loss mitigation and recovery actions required.
• Take direction from AVP and VP fraud Investigations as to the investigation plan.
• Where required ensure immediate escalation of the incident as per department escalation matrix.
• Assess the preliminary facts of the incident to determine whether the incident qualifies as a potential insurance claim with appropriate escalation/reporting.
• Gather information, documents, data, evidence required to determine the facts surrounding the incident. Interview suspects and witnesses (including staff) where required.
• Collaborate and coordinate investigation/actions with other Bank functions such as Internal Audit, IT, HR, Legal, Compliance dependent on the need of each case.
• Assess investigations findings, interpret evidences, conduct a root cause analysis, quantify the loss or potential financial exposure, write a comprehensive investigation report containing appropriate risk mitigation and remedial recommendations.
• Utilise available data analysis and forensic tools and techniques to identify patterns, anomalies and potential areas of concern.
• Ensure that CBUAE STR or SAR reports are filed timeously and that any requests for additional information are responded to within prescribed timelines.
• Proactively identify and anticipate potential systemic risk, evolution of, or new versions of fraud trends to facilitate preventative action.
• Act as subject matter expert and provide input to the creations of fraud awareness and training material as well as participating in the delivery of the material when required.
• Network with industry peers to share intelligence and best practices.
• Stay updated with latest trends in banking fraud, technology, and investigation techniques.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness across the organization within the team.
• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.
• Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice / Law / Finance / Business

Description du poste

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Specialist Fraud Investigator to support the VP Fraud Investigations. You will conduct investigations into fraud, bribery and data breaches, gather evidence, interview suspects and witnesses, and draft detailed reports with risk mitigations.

You will collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance, escalate cases, and contribute to updating training materials on fraud awareness. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.