Forensic Consultant

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Job Description

At Old Mutual, we’re more than a financial services provider—we’re a purpose-driven organisation committed to Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day. We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where innovation meets impact. Join us to be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and integrity, and where your work contributes to building a safer, smarter financial ecosystem across Africa.

Old Mutual is committed to it’s transformation journey and this role will align to the organisation’s employment equity principles/ requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investigation Planning and Execution

• Execute end-to-end forensic investigations under guidance, from scoping and information gathering to evidence analysis and conclusion.

• Identify and assess potential control breakdowns, fraud schemes (e.g., identity theft, collusion, social engineering), and policy breaches.

• Apply forensic investigative techniques that align with regulatory and legal requirements.

• Ensure investigative actions are documented and traceable, supporting potential disciplinary, civil, or criminal proceedings.

2. Reporting and Documentation

• Draft investigation reports that clearly present findings, root causes, implicated parties, and risk implications.

• Develop recommendations that are practical, risk-aligned, and relevant to business operations.

• Maintain all documentation, interview records, and evidence logs in the GFS case management system for audit trail and data analysis purposes.

• Participate in presenting findings to stakeholders as required.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Interact with internal clients (e.g., HR, Legal, Risk, Claims, Distribution) to gather information, clarify facts, and provide updates on case progress.

• Escalate sensitive matters appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Promote awareness of investigation protocols and contribute to a culture of fraud prevention through your interactions.

4. Risk Insights and Learning Contribution

• Identify emerging fraud trends or patterns based on case observations and share insights with the team.

• Contribute to forensic team knowledge bases, including case studies, learning notes, and root cause analyses.

• Support development of risk mitigative measures (e.g., process improvements, fraud detection triggers).

5. Personal Development and Future-Fit Capability Building

• Regularly update own skills in relation to digital evidence, financial crime typologies, and investigative software.

• Participate in forensic workshops, team reviews, and debriefs to sharpen professional judgment and capability.

• Demonstrate increasing autonomy and sound investigative decision-making over time.

• This role is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in safeguarding financial integrity while driving future-fit investigative solutions. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.

• Certified Frad Examiner (CFE) advantageous

• Qualification in Forensics, Law, Accounting, or Information Technology is advantageous.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in forensic investigations is a pre-requisite, with at least 2 years of experience in the Financial Services Sector.

• At least 2 years of experience in a corporate environment is essential.

• Experience in claims investigations (funeral, life & disability) is advantageous.

• Experience in investigating syndicates will be an added advantage.

• Self-starter, able to show initiative and work with minimal guidance.

• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Solution-driven, passionate, and energetic.

• Possess a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and a proactive mindset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing high-performing forensic teams.

• Advanced knowledge of forensic methodologies and investigation techniques in financial services.

• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels.

• Knowledge of criminal law, labour law, and financial crime regulations.

• Ability to navigate complex cross-border investigations and regulatory environments.

Future-Fit Forensic Competencies:

• Proficiency in digital research and open-source intelligence (OSINT) for information gathering.

• Familiarity with basic data analysis for identifying trends and anomalies.

• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and data privacy principles.

• Exposure to digital documentation and case management systems.

• Capacity to learn and adapt to evolving forensic technologies and methodologies.

• Awareness of social engineering techniques and fraud prevention strategies.

Key behavioural skills and attributes that would make a candidate successful in this role:

•  Ability to handle a constantly changing legislative environment

• Excellent inter-personal skills, including influencing skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve personal and team results

• Good business acumen and insight

• A self-starter, with the ability to show initiative and work with minimal guidance

• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Solution-driven, passionate and energetic

• Possesses a strong sense of ownership and initiative as well as a proactive mind-set

Role Overview:

The Forensic Consultant is responsible for the planning and execution of forensic investigations with a strong focus on economic crimes impacting the financial services industry. The role involves gathering and analysing evidence, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting findings. This future-fit role requires strong investigative skills, awareness of emerging financial crime tactics, and the ability to adapt to evolving forensic practices and technologies.

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Closing Date

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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