Head of Fraud Prevention & Intelligence (UAE National)

Overview

• _Responsibilities_
• Implementation of Fraud Prevention/Detection strategies through Fraud Risk Assessments/Fraud Awareness training and Fraud Analytics.
• Raise awareness of fraud issues and handle anti-fraud education efforts through training, E-Learning and regular fraud alerts.
• Ensure application of professional Forensic skills (including interviewing techniques) in conduct of investigations.
• Lead large investigations and People/Asset Tracing efforts and provide clear direction for staff in the Division in conduct of investigations and its outcome. Ensure tracking of fraudulent transactions for use in court to establish evidence of illegal activity.
• Manage and supervise a team of specialist resources to ensure effective and timely execution of assignments.
• Provide timely professional investigation reports including recommendation for process improvements to the LF & Senior Management. Update the Audit & Compliance Committee (ACC) on Fraud incidence and trends.
• Testify as an expert witness in judicial proceedings, where required by the Court.
• Prepares evidence packages for referral to third parties including insurance companies and law enforcement agencies.
• Interconnect and work-together with Senior Management of other divisions/ functions of the Bank/Groups such as AML/Compliance, Risk Management (specifically Operational Risk), Legal, and Operations and should demonstrate knowledge in those areas as well.
• Remains current on job-specific procedures, laws, rules and regulations through professional development courses, meetings, research and job-related publications.
• Assists in the development of new training courses, updating and revising existing financial and fraud investigative instructional materials and techniques.
• On the cutting-edge in current trends in fraud and forensic investigations and serves as a expert liaison between the Bank and the law.
• Establish/lead local Fraud Forums and form excellent relationships with counterparts in the Industry.
• _Experience_
• At least 20 years experience of which at least 16 years in Fraud Risk/Internal Audit in a large bank.
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting & Auditing, Criminal Justice, or related field and CA/CPA.
• Should be a _Certified Fraud Examiner_ (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA.
• Demonstrable Senior VP/Director level experience is needed with a strong understanding of Financial Crime and anti-fraud mitigation in the banking environment.
• Expert understanding of financial fraud investigations and analysis, to include experience with complex banking frauds.
• Strong strategic and lateral thinker who knows how to turn strategy into successful operations.
• Consensus builder and excellent communicator. Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent presentations skills, including public speaking.
• Must be a strong team player, but also be highly motivated and able to work independently on the back of strong grasp of both strategic and tactical tasks and directions.
• Experience in leading multi regional initiatives.