Banking Investigations Team Leader

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa.Purpose of the Role:The role of the Senior Manager Forensic Investigations is to provide strategic leadership, oversight, andcoordination of forensic investigations within the Bank. The role is responsible for assigning investigations to staff,ensuring adherence to established investigation procedures, and directing and supervising investigative activitiesto ensure timely, thorough, and professional outcomes. The position entails administrative and managerialresponsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring investigations, while supporting the team inachieving effective day-to-day performance management. Therole also supports the development and delivery of fraud awarenessKey Responsibilities / Deliverables:a) Provide strategic leadership and oversight of investigations relating to branch operations, customeraccounts, banking fraud, operational losses, staff misconduct, and regulatory breaches within the Bank’sbanking operations.b) Direct and supervise investigations into unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, forged instruments,dormant account fraud, cash losses, collusion, and breaches of operational controls.c) Ensure timely assignment, coordination, monitoring, and closure of banking investigations in line withapproved service level agreements and investigation procedures.a) Bachelor’s degree in criminology, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Law, Accounting, or a related field.b) Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),ACAMS, or equivalent.c) Strong understanding of forensic...