Senior Fraud Consultant

RÖDL India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

RÖDL India is seeking an experienced Fraud & Forensic Senior Analyst specializing in White-Collar Crimes. You will independently handle complex investigations into financial fraud, embezzlement, bribery, money laundering and related misconduct.

The role requires strong analytical and investigative skills, hands-on forensic investigations experience, and the ability to communicate findings to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies. You will contribute to methodologies and mentor juniors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fraud investigations and forensic accounting engagements.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and prepare findings for regulators and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct and manage fraud and white-collar crime investigations.
• Analyse financial statements, bank records, ledgers and transaction data for irregularities.
• Perform forensic data analysis and transaction tracing across accounts and jurisdictions.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Forensic accounting

Data analysis

Interviews

Report writing

Education

CA preferred

Job description

Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced Fraud & Forensic Senior Analyst specializing in White-Collar Crimes. The role will involve independently handling complex investigations relating to financial fraud, embezzlement, bribery, kickbacks, money laundering, insider trading and other forms of financial misconduct.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and investigative skills, hands-on experience in forensic investigations and financial analysis, and the ability to manage sensitive matters, interact with senior stakeholders and prepare investigation findings for legal and regulatory purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conduct and manage fraud and white-collar crime investigations, including financial fraud, embezzlement, bribery, kickbacks, money laundering and other financial misconduct.
• Analyse financial statements, accounting records, bank statements, ledgers, transaction data and other relevant information to identify irregularities and fraudulent activities.
• Perform forensic data analysis and transaction tracing, including analysis of fund flows across accounts, entities and jurisdictions.
• Identify fraud risks, control weaknesses and suspicious transactions and provide recommendations to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Collect, review, document and preserve investigative evidence while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of the information.
• Conduct or support digital forensic investigations involving emails, laptops, mobile devices, electronic communications and other digital sources.
• Plan and conduct interviews with employees, management and other relevant stakeholders, where required.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, financial analysis, chronologies and supporting documentation clearly presenting facts, evidence and conclusions.
• Work with legal counsel, regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders on investigations, disputes and legal proceedings.
• Take ownership of assigned cases, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure investigations are completed effectively and within agreed timelines.
• Present investigation findings and key observations to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior team members and contribute to improving forensic investigation methodologies and best practices.

Identify root causes and internal control gaps and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, forensic audit, financial crime investigation, white-collar crime investigation or a related field.
• Proven experience in handling complex fraud and forensic investigations.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, transaction review and investigative evidence assessment. Exposure to digital forensics involving emails, laptops, mobile devices and electronic communications will be an advantage.
• Exposure to digital forensics involving emails, laptops, mobile devices and electronic communications will be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of forensic accounting and investigation methodologies.
• Good understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and auditing processes.
• Strong financial and data analysis skills with the ability to identify fraud indicators and unusual transactions.
• Working knowledge of forensic investigation, data analytics and e-discovery tools.
• Understanding of evidence collection, documentation and preservation.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.