Assistant Manager

Tata Communications; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications is seeking a skilled Fraud Investigator in Mumbai to validate and disprove whistle-blower allegations, focusing on fraud and misuse of company data/assets. The role demands strong analytical skills, research passion, and expertise in evidence analysis.

Key responsibilities include conducting investigations with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Security teams, reviewing documents and system logs, and preparing reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of fraud investigation experience.
• Qualified CA, CFE, MBA or Lawyer preferred.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
• Experience with digital evidence, system logs, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, fair investigations into whistle-blower allegations, including data extraction misuse.
• Review and analyze documents, evidences, system logs, and other info to establish facts and determine policy violations.
• Plan interviews and evidence gathering with HR, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external agencies, forensic experts, or service providers as needed.
• Prepare investigation reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Highlight control gaps and process weaknesses identified.
• Maintain logs, case records, and documentation with confidentiality.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload to ensure timely closure.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interviewing

Report writing

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Chartered Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

MBA

Lawyer

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for a talented Fraud Investigator responsible for validating or disproving allegations received through the Companys whistle-blower hotline. The role involves investigating fraud and misuse of the Company data / assets. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a passion for research, and expertise in investigative evidence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, fair, accurate, thorough, and timely investigations into whistle-blower allegations including ethical complaints, unauthorised data extraction etc.
• Review and analyze documents, evidences, system logs, and other relevant information to establish facts, assess risks, and determine policy violations or misconduct.
• Plan interviews and evidence-gathering activities, working closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate and work closely with external agencies, consultants, forensic experts, or service providers engaged for investigations and project execution, as required.
• Prepare investigation reports and summaries, including findings, conclusions, recommendations, and periodic dashboards, management updates, and presentations for internal review meetings and senior management.
• Highlight any control gaps and process weaknesses identified during the review.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accurate investigation logs, case records, and documentation throughout the investigation lifecycle.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload to ensure efficient and timely closure of investigations.

Requirements

• Proven working experience in related field
• Preferred qualification of the candidate Chartered Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), MBA, Lawyer with relevant experience.
• 3 – 4 years of experience in Fraud investigations department from a reputed CA firm / Industry
• Strong analytical, interviewing, investigation, and report-writing skills, with experience in evidence analysis and case management.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple investigations simultaneously within defined timelines.
• Hands-on experience with investigation tools, information systems, and analysis of digital evidence, system logs, and records.
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Willingness to undergo background verification and provide professional references, if required