Senior Investigations Officer

As Senior Investigations Officer, you lead complex internal investigations across the global business, focusing on fraud, policy non-compliance and misconduct. You work with ORIC and other functions to strengthen controls, remediate findings, and shape investigation methodologies. You’ll mentor the investigations team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to a robust anti-fraud framework. This role offers impact at scale, influencing governance and integrity across operations.

• Lead complex investigations into internal and external fraud, financial misconduct, and code of conduct breaches across the global business
• Interview witnesses, collect statements, and document findings comprehensively
• Draft detailed investigative reports with conclusions and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Present results to compliance, senior management and legal counsel as required
• Maintain thorough records of investigations and related activities
• Prioritize team resources and supervise ongoing investigations; prepare for governance reporting to Board sub-committees
• Contribute to risk-based country/market review strategies and investigation plans
• Design and implement anti-fraud strategies, policies, and procedures; perform fraud risk assessments
• Utilize data analytics and forensic tools to detect anomalies and indicators of fraud
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, IT, Finance to support investigations and corrective actions
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging fraud threats
• Support training and upskilling across the business on investigations
• Provide governance support on initiatives intersecting with Fraud and Investigations
• Contribute to strengthening controls with Internal Controls and Internal Audit on audit prioritisation
• Engage with Compliance, Internal Audit, Operational Risk, Security, HR and CHESS teams as part of the governance network
• Assist in reporting to Board sub-committees and Governance and Controls Steering Committee

• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate investigations, anti-fraud assessments, or similar roles
• Expert knowledge of investigative methodologies, forensic accounting, and fraud detection techniques
• Experience leading overseas Ethics & Compliance or fraud-related fieldwork from planning to reporting, including managing teams and stakeholders
• Proven track record of report writing and presenting to senior management/C-suite
• Experience leading investigations across Financial, Operational, HR, HSE, Compliance & Ethics domains
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations concurrently; proven project management under pressure
• Proficiency with forensic data analysis tools and software
• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality
• Understanding of mining, shipping, and commodity trading industries
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance standards
• Advanced knowledge of digital forensics and investigation techniques
• Excellent English skills (C2 or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel (<10%)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CFE, CPA, CIA)

• strong written and verbal communication
• leadership and team mentorship
• collaboration across functions
• forensic tools and software for data analysis
• data analytics for anomaly detection
• digital forensics techniques