Specialist – Fraud Investigation

About the role

The Group Fraud Risk & Investigations function provides second‑line oversight of fraud risk across the bank. As a Specialist Fraud Investigator you will support the VP of Fraud Investigations by conducting thorough investigations into suspected fraud, bribery, data breaches and other misconduct, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and producing detailed reports.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, assess risk, and recommend loss‑mitigation actions.
• Gather and analyse evidence, interview suspects and witnesses, and document findings.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports with root‑cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance as needed.
• Ensure timely filing of regulatory reports (e.g., CBUAE STR/SAR) and escalation according to the matrix.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members and promote a culture of risk awareness.
• Identify emerging fraud trends and contribute to fraud awareness training material.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fraud investigations, preferably within banking.
• Basic understanding of banking operations and legal/criminal justice procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.