Internal Control Investigation Specialist
We are representing our client in search for an experienced Internal Control Investigation Specialist to join a fast-growing and international organisation. This role will play a key role in conducting internal investigations, strengthening internal controls, and developing data-driven approaches to identify and mitigate business risks.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Investigations
- Independently conduct objective and impartial investigations into internal misconduct, fraud, conflicts of interest and other inappropriate behaviour.
- Manage investigations end-to-end, from initial case assessment and investigation planning to evidence collection and analysis, interviews, investigation reports and recommendations.
- Handle investigation leads from multiple sources, including whistleblower reports, employee complaints, internal audit findings and data-driven risk alerts.
- Ensure all investigations are conducted with a high level of confidentiality, fairness, impartiality and respect for privacy, while upholding the principles of procedural fairness.
Internal Controls & Data-Driven Risk Identification
- Design and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify appropriate control measures to mitigate key business risks.
- Lead cross-functional policy reviews, process assessments and improvement initiatives.
- Leverage business data, such as transaction records, resource utilisation, expense claims and external partnership data, to identify anomalies and potential risk indicators.
- Develop and promote data-driven approaches to internal controls, risk monitoring and investigations. Experience using AI/ML to identify control gaps or risk signals will be an advantage.
- Provide internal control guidance during business and process changes and support company-wide risk management initiatives.
Process Improvement & Capability Building
- Review investigation cases to identify root causes and systemic weaknesses in policies, processes and controls.
- Develop and continuously improve investigation SOPs, case management standards and documentation templates to enhance investigation quality and consistency.
- Support the development and delivery of integrity, compliance and risk awareness training and communications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Legal, HR, Finance, Security and business teams to ensure investigation findings are appropriately addressed and remediation actions are effectively implemented.
- Support fair and proportionate disciplinary and corrective actions in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
- Build trust in internal reporting channels and investigation processes by serving as a credible, professional and impartial point of contact.
- Communicate complex and sensitive matters effectively with stakeholders across all levels, including senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Public Administration or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in internal investigations, internal controls, audit, legal, compliance, disciplinary investigations or relevant government/regulatory functions.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience independently conducting investigations involving fraud, misconduct, whistleblower reports or other employee/business integrity concerns.
- Strong knowledge of investigation methodologies, evidence gathering and assessment, interview techniques and case management.
- Strong understanding of procedural fairness and the ability to handle sensitive matters objectively and independently.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to identify potential risks and support internal control design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cross-border or multi-jurisdictional compliance, employment-related or anti-fraud investigations.
- Experience within the technology industry, including Compliance, Ethics & Integrity or Legal functions.
- Proven track record in handling complex and sensitive internal investigations or whistleblower cases.
- Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business processes despite incomplete information and clearly document risks and controls through process maps or narrative documentation.
- International or regional work experience, with the ability to independently prepare investigation reports and communicate effectively with employees and senior stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
- Experience applying AI/ML or other advanced analytical techniques to risk identification, anomaly detection or internal control improvement is highly advantageous.
Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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