Senior Investigator

Petromin Corporation; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Investigator to lead complex investigations into fraud and misconduct. This role involves hands-on investigative work and the development of fraud prevention strategies. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Arabic and English. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to safeguarding the organization’s reputation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or related roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CFE) are highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing complex investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-priority investigations involving fraud and financial misconduct.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for fraud detection.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: The Senior Investigator is responsible for leading complex investigations into fraud, misconduct, and financial irregularities. This role combines hands-on investigative work to ensure that all investigations are conducted thoroughly and confidentially. The Senior Investigator will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and implement fraud prevention strategies while working closely with senior leadership to safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the investigation protocols and ensure that all team activities align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct high-priority investigations involving fraud, financial misconduct, and other violations.
• Operate the end-to-end investigation process, including evidence gathering, analysis, witness interviews, and documentation of findings.
• Coordinate with external legal or forensic experts as needed for complex cases.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments across business units and develop proactive fraud prevention strategies.
• Identify emerging risks and develop controls to mitigate fraud risks, integrating these strategies into the organization’s overall risk management framework.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for fraud detection, reporting, and investigation.
• Ensure all protocols are regularly updated to reflect best practices and regulatory changes, supporting a strong culture of fraud prevention.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to senior management.
• Develop training programs to educate employees on fraud prevention, detection, and reporting protocols.
• Conduct awareness sessions to strengthen the organization’s culture of integrity and promote vigilance against fraud.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Accounting, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CFE) are highly desirable.
• 4+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management, or related roles.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven expertise in managing complex investigations and developing fraud prevention strategies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

High integrity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills for engaging with senior leadership and external partners.

Languages: Arabic & English (professional fluency)