Join Us in Becoming the Best Banking Group in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

At Capitec, we offer our clients banking and insurance products that are simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role

Under the guidance of the Manager of Forensic Investigations, you will conduct in-depth investigations into various fraud-related risks within Capitec. This includes external fraud, such as credit application fraud, as well as internal fraud, serious breaches of policies and procedures, and activities involving criminal syndicates. Your role will involve thoroughly examining each case, identifying the parties involved, and gathering evidence suitable for disciplinary hearings and criminal proceedings. You will also identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives to mitigate future risks. Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting detailed investigations, recovering losses, and providing evidence for disciplinary actions and criminal cases. Additionally, you will produce comprehensive reports, collaborate with law enforcement, maintain financial crime databases, support real-time fraud-related inquiries, testify in court and disciplinary hearings, and conduct fraud awareness training.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct Thorough Investigations: Examine cases of fraud, including credit application fraud, internal fraud, and criminal syndicates, by identifying involved parties and gathering evidence suitable for disciplinary hearings and criminal proceedings.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Pinpoint control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives to mitigate potential fraud and enhance organizational security.
• Collaborate with Law Enforcement: Produce detailed reports, maintain financial crime databases, and liaise with law enforcement agencies to support criminal proceedings and real-time fraud-related inquiries.
• Support Disciplinary and Legal Processes: Recover losses, provide evidence for disciplinary actions and criminal cases, and testify in court and disciplinary hearings as needed

Our ideal candidate has

• Forensic investigation experience in fraud-related activities
• Knowledge of fraud detection, prevention, and mitigation strategies
• Collaboration with law enforcement and supporting criminal proceedings
• Experience testifying in court and disciplinary hearings
• Proficiency in maintaining and analysing financial crime databases

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best financial services group in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals

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