Investigations Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex investigations into potential violations of gaming laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive background checks and suitability assessments of gaming license applicants, employees, vendors, and qualifiers, including jurisdictional verifications and in-depth reviews of character, integrity, and business history.
• Lead and manage complex financial investigations into suspected fraud, misrepresentation, insolvency, or financial non-compliance by gaming operators, vendors, or associated parties.
• Conduct and oversee forensic accounting analyses, including deep dives into financial statements, general ledgers, balance sheets, cash flow, profitability, and solvency ratios to detect financial red flags or inconsistencies.
• Conduct and supervise correlation and relationship analysis across entities, transactions, and digital footprints to uncover suspicious links, patterns, or indicators of non-compliance.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and technical investigative reports to support regulatory decision-making and enforcement actions.
• Assess the financial suitability and integrity of license applicants and qualifiers through analysis of capital structure, source of funds, ownership interest, and accounting practices.
• Identify and investigate signs of financial misconduct, including embezzlement, falsification, money laundering risks, and concealment of assets or liabilities.
• Leverage Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Access, etc.) for data analysis, visualization, document management, case tracking, and presentation of investigative findings.
• Use data-driven tools and accounting software to perform pattern recognition, statistical analysis, and cross-ledger reconciliation to support enforcement actions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with law enforcement and other regulatory bodies on joint investigations and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement enforcement strategies and respond to complaints from the public, licensees, or officials with appropriate investigative action.
• Testify in hearings or court proceedings as required, providing expert insight and evidentiary findings.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to junior investigators or team members and contribute to capacity building within the department.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with gaming operators, stakeholders, and other partners, fostering trust and cooperation.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable GCGRA bylaws, policies, and procedures, and promote alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee and coordinate with external consultants engaged to support compliance or forensic activities.
• Report to the Head of Investigations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Accounting, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
• A relevant professional certification is highly desirable, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Prior experience in commercial gaming regulation.

Preferred Experience

• Preferably Arabic speaking.
• Accounting principles,
• Financial analysis.
• Solvency evaluation.
• Fraud detection techniques.
• Microsoft Office 365 applications - Excel (advanced functions), Power BI (data modeling and visualization), SharePoint (document and workflow management), etc.
• Understanding of data privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and evidence handling protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret complex financial data and perform investigative reconciliation across multiple accounts, entities, and jurisdictions.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, and corporate finance practices.
• Strong knowledge of gaming laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain positive relationships
• with a diverse range of stakeholders.

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