Fraud Investigations Lead - Data-Driven Risk & AI

Insignia Financial Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IOOF Holdings Limited is seeking an experienced Fraud Investigations Lead to provide technical leadership across investigations, prevention and risk management. You will lead complex fraud investigations, strengthen frameworks and collaborate across the business to drive a proactive, data-led fraud program.

The role requires 5+ years in fraud or financial crime risk, strong leadership, and the ability to influence across Legal, Compliance, Risk and Technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in fraud, financial crime risk management and/or investigations.
• Strong operational experience managing or conducting complex fraud investigations.
• Sound knowledge of fraud risks, typologies, investigative practices and control frameworks.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience improving fraud investigation processes, controls or operating practices.
• An understanding of how data, analytics, technology and AI can support fraud detection and prevention.
• Strong judgement and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive investigations.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across complex fraud investigations and advise on emerging fraud risks, trends and typologies.
• Lead the review and continuous improvement of fraud investigation and prevention processes, procedures and controls, including reviewing and actioning Unusual Activity Reports.
• Connect with FC Framework & Advisory team in conducting comprehensive fraud risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and emerging financial crime risks.
• Help shape technology and data solutions that improve fraud detection, investigation and prevention, including the use of AI and data analytics.
• Provide specialist guidance on complex fraud matters and support the capability development of teams across the organisation.
• Oversee management information and reporting for senior leaders, governance forums and regulators where required.
• Maintain strong quality assurance practices across fraud investigations and suspicious matter reporting.
• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Technology and business teams to deliver a coordinated approach to fraud risk management.
• Contribute specialist fraud insights and expertise to the broader strategic direction of financial crime risk management.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Financial crime risk

Leadership

Data analytics

AI in fraud

Job description

IOOF Holdings Limited is seeking an experienced Fraud Investigations Lead to provide technical leadership across investigations, prevention and risk management. You will lead complex fraud investigations, strengthen frameworks and collaborate across the business to drive a proactive, data-led fraud program.

The role requires 5+ years in fraud or financial crime risk, strong leadership, and the ability to influence across Legal, Compliance, Risk and Technology.