Senior Specialist - Investigations (M-Pesa)

About the role

Vodacash is looking for a Senior Specialist in Investigations (M-Pesa) to lead its investigation team and handle fraud and crime cases affecting Vodacash DRC. The role covers end-to-end investigations, from interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to writing reports and liaising with external bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the investigation team, assign tasks and make sure work follows Vodacash/Vodacom/Vodafone policies and procedures
• Conduct investigations independently and ensure all reported allegations of fraud and crime are handled according to policy standards and DRC law
• Enforce precautionary suspensions where necessary and investigate financial crimes, internal wrongdoing and ethics concerns
• Work with law enforcement, external law firms and other professionals, and take part in criminal, civil and disciplinary committee proceedings
• Travel across the region as required to carry out investigations
• Identify and recommend internal controls to prevent economic crime, compile disciplinary bundles and give evidence where needed
• Produce quality reports, file records properly and identify criminal syndicates quickly

Required profile

• At least five years of practical experience as a lawyer, judge, investigator or in a related field
• Degree in Law, Criminology or Forensics
• Right to appear in court
• Track record of a commercial approach to security and investigations; experienced negotiator

Required skills

• Criminal law, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Data Protection Act and Money Laundering legislation
• Telecommunications fraud knowledge
• Investigation skills, risk assessment, report writing and communications