Principal Financial Crimes Investigator

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description:

• Value Proposition

  Diverse and High-Stakes Casework: This role offers the unique opportunity to lead investigations that span cyber threats, internal misconduct, and complex fraud — providing a dynamic, intellectually engaging portfolio.

  Direct Access and Influence: You will operate with strategic autonomy and collaborate closely with senior leadership, enabling swift decision-making and measurable impact on enterprise risk posture

  Job Details

  Position Title:  Principal Financial Crimes Investigator

  Career Level:  P4

  Job Category: Assistant Vice President

  Role Type: Hybrid

  Job Location: Bangalore

  About the Team:

  Join a high-impact team within the Enterprise Cybersecurity Office (ECSO) dedicated to safeguarding the integrity, trust, and resilience of the organization. Our Financial Crimes & Investigations team operates at the intersection of physical security, cybersecurity, and corporate ethics, addressing complex insider threats, fraud schemes, and reputational risks. We work discreetly, rigorously, and collaboratively — protecting people, data, and brand.

  Impact :

  As a Principal Financial Crimes Investigator, you will lead multifaceted internal investigations across fraud, code of ethics, insider threat, and cyber incidents. This role combines deep investigative experience with digital forensics, intelligence analysis, and interdepartmental collaboration. You’ll act as a trusted problem-solver, often navigating high-stakes and confidential matters while influencing risk-aware outcomes across the enterprise.

  Key Deliverables (Duties and Responsibilities)

  Investigations & Forensics: 

  • Lead complex investigations into policy violations, insider threats, loss events, fraud (physical & digital), and code of conduct breaches.
  • Use enterprise forensic tools to conduct computer and network-based incident analysis.
  • Apply digital evidence gathering and forensic protocols in accordance with industry standards.

  Threat Intelligence & Research

  • Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research to assess threats to personnel, infrastructure, and systems.
  • Produce and disseminate strategic threat assessments using the intelligence cycle.

  Reporting & Communication

  • Draft clear, concise, and objective investigative reports supported by facts, interviews, and digital/physical evidence.
  •  Interface with internal stakeholders, including legal, HR, compliance, and leadership, to recommend mitigation or recovery actions.
  • Coordinate with external agencies such as law enforcement where applicable.

  Governance & Risk Mitigation

  • Identify internal control failures or systemic vulnerabilities during investigations and recommend remediations.
  • Contribute to the strengthening of incident response and ethical governance policies.

  Skills and Qualification (Functional and Technical Skills)

  • Investigative Acumen: Proven experience conducting sensitive and complex investigations.
  • Digital Forensics: Working knowledge of enterprise and host forensic tools (preferred).
  • OSINT & Threat Analysis: Ability to transform open-source data into actionable intelligence.
  • Interviewing & Interrogation: Skilled at eliciting truthful, insightful responses while maintaining neutrality.
  • Reporting: Strong documentation and reporting abilities with attention to detail and legal accuracy.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Effective at managing high-sensitivity conversations and cross-functional interactions.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in corporate or military environments.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
  • Certified Fraud Investigator or equivalent
  • Private Investigator License or equivalent

  Leadership Qualities

  • Operate with integrity, discretion, and a strong ethical compass.
  • Lead investigations independently while coaching junior staff when needed.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on risk, ethics, and resilience.
  • Navigate ambiguity with composure and bring structure to complex situations.

  Relationships & Collaboration

  • Partner with legal, HR, cybersecurity, compliance, and facilities security teams.
  • Represent the investigative function in cross-enterprise incident reviews and audits.
  • Engage with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.