Senior Investigator, Internal Audit

OCBC company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Community initiatives

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing & growth

Job summary

OCBC, Singapore’s long‑established bank, seeks a senior investigator to manage enforcement actions and complex internal investigations within a regulatory environment. You will conduct evidence‑based inquiries, coordinate with stakeholders, and help strengthen governance and risk controls across the organisation.

You will work on investigations spanning staff misconduct, internal fraud, and regulatory practice improvements, leveraging data analytics, legal knowledge, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Legal, Digital Forensics, Business, Accountancy, etc.).
• Professional certifications such as Encase, CISA, ISACA, CFE, ACAMS and/or ICA are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enforcement actions, investigations (including interviewing and evidence handling skills), or within a regulatory or prosecutorial setting.
• Demonstrated business acumen with a background in white-collar investigations and/or experience in advising on or managing complex investigations and associated risks in financial institutions.
• Good understanding of laws and regulations relevant to financial institutions and the investigative processes (e.g. Penal Code, Evidence Act, etc.).
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.
• High level of integrity, drive, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in data analytics to navigate complex datasets and identify evidence or patterns for logical conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into alleged staff misconduct or suspected internal fraud involving bank staff from whistleblower complaints or referrals.
• Formulate investigation plan to determine objectives and scope; gather evidence and prepare assessment and reports within timelines.
• Support Group Portfolio Lead of Investigation in initiatives to enhance investigation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor progress of investigation cases and notify key stakeholders of significant updates.
• Engage stakeholders to address risks or control gaps identified during investigations.
• Develop and maintain investigation protocols, standards, and practices in line with leading industry practices.

Skills

Enforcement investigations

Investigation experience

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Professional certifications (Encase, CISA, ISACA, CFE, ACAMS, ICA)

Job description

OCBC, Singapore’s long‑established bank, seeks a senior investigator to manage enforcement actions and complex internal investigations within a regulatory environment. You will conduct evidence‑based inquiries, coordinate with stakeholders, and help strengthen governance and risk controls across the organisation.

You will work on investigations spanning staff misconduct, internal fraud, and regulatory practice improvements, leveraging data analytics, legal knowledge, and strong communication