Forensic Internal Auditor

About the role

Join a leading financial services firm as a Forensic Internal Auditor within the Head Office assurance team, reporting directly to the CFO. You will protect the organization’s financial health and reputation by proactively detecting, investigating, and preventing sophisticated fraud and misconduct.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute forensic investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret large volumes of financial data using advanced forensic tools to identify anomalies and red flags.
• Develop and present comprehensive forensic audit reports to senior management and board committees with evidence‑based conclusions and recommendations.
• Assess financial systems and processes to identify vulnerabilities and propose preventive controls.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and specialized services to design enhanced control frameworks.
• Maintain rigorous evidence collection and chain‑of‑custody procedures in line with legal standards.
• Design and deliver fraud awareness training programs for employees and management.

Required profile

• 2–5 years of experience in forensic audit or investigative accounting.
• Experience within a large, multi‑segment financial services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CFE or CIA, or progress toward one.

Required skills

• Advanced forensic data analysis.
• Proficiency with forensic audit tools and techniques.
• Evidence collection and chain‑of‑custody management.