Senior Forensic Manager: Investigations

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionRole Overview: The Senior Forensic Manager for Investigations is responsible for leading, transforming, and continuously enhancing the Group's investigations capability across Old Mutual.The role provides strategic, operational and technical leadership over complex forensic investigations involving fraud, corruption, financial crime, misconduct, regulatory breaches, procurement irregularities, cyber-enabled financial crime and other matters that may expose the Group to financial, legal, regulatory, operational and reputational risk.Beyond the delivery of investigative outcomes, the role is accountable for transforming the investigations function into a modern, intelligence-led, data-enabled and technology-driven capability that proactively identifies, investigates and mitigates financial crime risks.Purpose of the Role: While maintaining the highest standards of investigative excellence, the role is responsible for transforming the investigations function from a predominantly reactive, case-driven environment into a proactive financial crime investigations capability that is intelligence-led, insight-driven, and technology-enabled.The incumbent will leverage advanced investigative methodologies, data analytics, digital investigation techniques, fraud intelligence, forensic technology and emerging market practices to improve investigative effectiveness, generate actionable business insights and drive meaningful risk reduction across the Group.As a member of the GFS leadership team, the role contributes to the strategic direction of Group Forensic Services and supports the development of a world-class forensic function aligned to Old Mutual's risk, governance, integrity and customer trust objectives.Strategic Objectives of the Role:The incumbent will be expected to:Drive the evolution of investigations from a reactive case-management function to a proactive intelligence-led investigative capability.Improve the identification of emerging fraud and financial crime risks through the use of analytics, intelligence and technology.Enhance the speed, quality and consistency of investigative outcomes.Strengthen organisational resilience against financial crime.Generate actionable insights that influence business decisions and risk management strategies.Build and lead a high-performing investigations team with deep technical expertise and future-ready capabilities.Promote innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence across the investigations practice.Key Result Areas / Outputs1. Investigations Leadership and Operational ExcellenceProvide leadership and strategic direction to the investigations function.AccountabilitiesLead and oversee all significant forensic investigations across the Group.Establish and maintain world-class investigation methodologies, frameworks and standards.Ensure investiga...