Forensic Investigator (Insurance)

Capitec; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Forensic Investigator to evaluate fraud incidents. The role demands a strong analytical background, experience in forensic investigations, and relevant qualifications in forensics. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be willing to travel for fieldwork. Join a team dedicated to preventing fraud and ensuring compliance within the banking sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor.
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law and Auditing).
• Experience with both research and fieldwork investigations.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate instances of risk related to fraud incidents across banking.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Decision making skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation Skills

Reporting Skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Forensics

Job description

Overview

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Purpose Statement

Under the guidance of the Manager: Insurance Fraud, investigate instances of risk related to various types of fraud incidents across Capitec (e.g. external fraud such as credit application fraud for Capitec Bank and policyholder or claims fraud for Capitec Insurance). This will include internal fraud, serious breach of policies and procedures, and criminal syndicates. Investigate the matter, the parties involved and provide appropriate evidence for disciplinary hearings and/or criminal proceedings. Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives against potential fraud.

Experience

Minimum:

• 3 plus years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law and Auditing, etc)
• Experience with both research and fieldwork investigations.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in (e.g. English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Izulu, Xhosa)
• Willingness to travel for field work
• Valid driver's licence

Ideal:

• Proven experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor in the Financial Services Sector

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Forensics

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Investigation methods and procedures
• Criminal law and law of evidence of the judicial process

Ideal:

• Fraud and misrepresentation in the insurance industry

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation Skills
• Reporting Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

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