Investigations Manager / Forensic Accountant recruitment
Group Finance includes central finance areas, specialist teams and divisional finance teams which supporting our front-line businesses. Our specialist teams are; Group Chief Accountant's, Group Corporate Finance, Group Finance Business and Executive Support, Group Financial Planning and Analysis, Group Internal Audit, Global Services Finance, Group Strategy, Group Tax, Group Treasury, and Investor Relations.
An integral part of Group Finance, Group Internal Audit is located across the globe with over 600 employees providing executive management with opinions on how their businesses are managing risks. These activities include the management and divestment of non-core assets, and global management of operational, regulatory, credit and market risks. Group Internal Audit’s responsibility is to help the Group return to standalone strength and respond quickly and effectively to challenges.
As Investigations Manager / Forensic Accountant, within the Sensitive Investigations Unit (SIU), you'll be responsible for leading and directing all investigations including complex fraud with a risk of loss in excess of £10 million and serious risk to regulatory compliance, or the reputation of the Group. You'll complete independent, objective investigations, and ensure a high quality of work is undertaken by the team, and delivered within defined timeframes.
Within this challenging and analytical Investigations Manager / Fornsic Accountant role, you'll have prior experience of investigations work, ideally gained within a banking or corporate governance environment. Previous experience within a forensic accountancy role, would also be beneficial, as would knowledge of the relevant regulatory landscape. Investigation accreditation (APCIP) is also desirable. Additionally, you'll need an understanding of legal, statutory and regulatory environments, especially as they relate to investigations, within global financial institutions.
In return, we offer an excellent employee salary and 30% cash and benefit funding programme which can be tailored to suit your individual needs. In addition to financial benefits, we offer a wide selection of exclusive lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your own work-life priorities.
Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken.
If you'd like to discuss this role in confidence please contact Claire Smith on 0131 626 9961.