Senior Forensic Investigator Job in Kenya

Position: Senior Forensic Investigator

Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in Mombasa. Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life, Pensions, General and Medical Insurance. Today, Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa with over 450,000 clients. Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Its regional offices are highly rated on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA-in Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com


We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Senior Forensic Investigator within Jubilee Life Insurance Limited. The position holder will report to the Head of Forensic and Security Services will be based at Head Office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose

The Senior Forensic Investigator will provide support to the Jubilee Insurance Companies by undertaking Security, forensic, fraud & other investigations including extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data, gathering evidence, summarizing & reporting information gathered and other complex business information.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in the overall administration and running of the Forensic and Security Services Department.
  • Assist in the development and walkthrough implementation of effective measures and strategies for security & fraud risk mitigation across the companies and all business lines.
  • Assist in designing effective Security, |Fraud, and investigations structures to ensure effective and timely service delivery.
  • Carry out investigations of all suspected frauds, theft, and dishonesty against Jubilee Insurance; Obtain information required to form an initial assessment of these offences and identify areas of loss; and subsequently, professionally, and forensically gather evidence to be used to support these offences.
  • Prepare comprehensive investigation reports with the objective of presenting evidence gathered in a professional and concise manner. Perform regular reviews of exceptions reported in business information by analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and presenting for further investigations.
  • Assist in conducting security & fraud awareness campaigns and as well as training company staff on anti-fraud & security policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the Management of 24/7 CCTV Surveillance Control room, Automated Access Control, Intruder Detection and Alarms systems (Security & Fire).
  • Represent the company in courts on prosecution of suspects and as well assist in funds tracing, asset identification and recovery of lost revenue.
  • Liaise with other internal and external stakeholders and National Police departments including DCI specialized units and stations where necessary.
  • Assist in development, configuration, and deployment of security technologies & systems to protect company’s assets (tangible and intangible), systems and personnel.

Functional Skills

  • Case management
  • Investigation and search procedures, interviewing and interrogation
  • Intelligence gathering and Information analysis
  • Evidence management, collection, and preservation
  • Security safety and emergency response
  • Resource management Skills
  • Have nose for suspicious characters, movements, and dangerous situations
  • Skills in both verbal and written communication and dealing courteously with public
  • Skills in observing situations and decision making

Key Competencies

  • Visionary Leadership
  • Market Awareness
  • Customer Focus
  • Continuous Innovation
  • Ownership & Commitment
  • Team Spirit

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
  • Investigation experience in a fraud management in a blue-chip company or prior experience of at least 2 years in any law enforcement agency.
  • Proven work experience in forensic investigations or having undertaken extensive investigative assignments, in a blue chip company, is mandatory.
  • Knowledge in insurance investigation will be added advantage.
  • Strong computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

Relevant Experience

  • 5 years’ experience in fraud management, and forensic investigation from a Blue-Chip Company.
  • Proven work experience in forensic investigations or having undertaken extensive investigative assignments, in a blue-chip company, is mandatory

How to Apply

If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 6th December 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.