Forensic Investigator

Job Summary

Discovery – Forensics

Forensics Investigator

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

This role falls within the Discovery Group Forensic department and reports to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be required to investigate all issues pertaining to Invest and Group Life fraud.

Key Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

The successful job applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following broad job functions:

• Conducting Investigations into all aspects pertaining to Investment Fraud and Group Life Fraud including death claims, funeral claims, other product benefits within the scope of Invest and Group Life.
• Work independently or in group and communicate clear and concise findings of the investigations to Management. (Investigation report)
• Collecting, evaluating and handling of evidence
• Advice management of fraud preventative measures after analysing data to identify possible fraud trends.
• Interview suspects, staff and management to obtain measurable findings. Includes taking of Statements and Affidavits and reporting where necessary to South African Police Services.
• Valid Driver license and own vehicle to support investigation related work
• Travelling for Investigation related work.
• Doing administrative tasks

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances
• Easily establishes good relationships with customers and peers
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with all cultures and levels of the community
• Assertive
• Takes initiative and works under own direction
• Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex problems
• Solution orientated
• Self-starting, able to work with minimal direction/support from management
• Proficient in MS office suite
• Knowledge and experience relating to Legislative requirements that pertains to Investments and Group Life schemes in South Africa (Advantageous)

Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum requirements

• 5 Years work experience related to investigating Investment and Group Life Fraud.
• ACFE qualified / Member of ACFE
• 5 to 10 years Investigative background, specialising in either Invest or Group Life investigations
• Relevant Diploma / degree.
• Good understanding of Investment and Group Life products, systems and processes.

Remuneration & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.