Forensic Manager

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Job Description

The Forensic Investigations Manager is responsible for prioritizing, managing, and reviewing the technical delivery of forensic investigative disciplines across regional teams within OML. The role is individually accountable for achieving results through effective team leadership, providing technical guidance and strategic oversight, ensuring that all investigations are executed in alignment with forensic methodologies, regulatory standards and forensic best practices This role requires a forward-focused mindset, leveraging future-fit forensic skills to enhance investigative outcomes in financial services.

This role is an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in safeguarding financial integrity while driving future-fit investigative solutions and will be based in Cape Town, Mutual Park.

Leadership:

• Prioritise, manage, and review the technical delivery of forensic investigative disciplines in regional teams.

• Lead a team of forensic consultants and/or investigators (ranging from 1 to 24 members).

• Develop and maintain strategic and operational relationships with clients, stakeholders, and business unit leaders.

• Influence business unit leaders to adopt financial crime mitigation strategies based on forensic insights.

Investigation Oversight and Execution:

• Manage the planning and execution of forensic work throughout OML, including sensitive and/or cross-border investigations.

• Conduct project-related assignments and oversee all regional investigations allocated by the Head of Investigations.

• Ensure that investigations are conducted in accordance with appropriate forensic investigative methodologies and best practices

• Compile reports on findings, recommendations, investigative trends, and modus operandi, signed off by the Head of Investigations and/or the Head of Forensics.

• Ensure that all regional investigations are accurately and timeously captured on the GFS case management system.

Stakeholder Engagement and Regional Autonomy:

• Manage all stakeholder relationships within the region, including service providers, business units, steering committees, and industry forums.

• Maintain a detailed knowledge of forensic methodologies, financial services industry standards, criminal law, labour law, and OMSA business operations.

• Record, review, provide technical guidance and sign off on plans for projects and complex investigations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or other Degree in Forensics, Accounting, Law, Criminology, or related field.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CFE, ACAMS) are advantageous.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in forensic investigations within the financial services industry.

• Demonstrated experience in leading forensic investigation teams (at least 5 years).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing high-performing forensic teams.

• Advanced knowledge of forensic methodologies and investigation techniques in financial services.

• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels.

• Strong knowledge of criminal law, labour law, law of evidence and financial crime regulations.

• Ability to navigate complex cross-border investigations and regulatory environments.

Future-Fit Forensic Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Forensic Data Mining for enhanced fraud detection.

• Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity awareness to address emerging digital threats.

• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in predictive risk modelling.

• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for enhanced forensic workflows.

• Expertise in Cloud Forensics for handling cloud-based data investigations.

• Adaptive learning capabilities to stay ahead of evolving financial crime tactics.

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Literacy, Data Analytics, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Forensic Investigations, Information Management, Leadership, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Risk Management, Typology

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

09 June 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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