Postbank Senior Investigations Officer (www.postbank.co.ke)Job in Kenya September 2014
Postbank is a leading Savings Bank with a National Branch network and offering a wide range of financial services.
Postbank is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals for the following position:
Senior Investigations Officer
Position Function: To formulate and implement sound investigation policies and procedures towards eliminating loss of Bank resources through fraud or theft and ensuring a free and peaceful banking experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting fraud risk assessments and pro-active reviews aimed at detecting and preventing fraud in bank operations.
- Perform fraud and forensic investigation
- Carry out trend analysis and make recommendations towards reducing incidences of fraud within the bank.
- Initiate and implement preventive measures to minimize fraud.
- Interact with external partners such as law enforcement, vendors and other banks to validate information to check fraudulent activities.
- Provide expertise advice to staff regarding detection and prevention of fraud.
- Supervising staff, review documents and information gathered in the course of investigation.
- Preparation of investigation reports.
- Carry out fraud awareness among staff.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- University degree from a recognized institution preferably in Social Science
- At least 6 years of substantial experience in the disciplined forces in investigative work
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understanding of criminal law
- Computer knowledge
- Certified Fraud Examiner – will be an added advantage
For detailed scope of work, application procedure and application form, please visit: www.postbank.co.ke then click on About Us and go to Careers to apply.
Note that only online applications will be accepted.
Please DO NOT attach certificates
Closing Date: Thursday 9th October 2014
Postbank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action.
In this regard, women, people living with disabilities and people from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.