Senior Manager – Forensic Investigations (Banking)

About the role

Equity Bank is seeking a senior leader to head its forensic investigations function across banking operations. The role provides strategic direction, oversight and coordination of investigations into fraud, operational losses, staff misconduct and regulatory breaches, ensuring timely and professional outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for investigations related to branch operations, customer accounts, banking fraud, and regulatory breaches.
• Direct and supervise investigations into unauthorized transactions, account take‑overs, forged instruments, dormant‑account fraud, cash losses, collusion and control breaches.
• Assign investigations to team members, monitor progress, and ensure closure within agreed service‑level agreements.
• Develop and deliver fraud‑awareness initiatives and support day‑to‑day performance management of the investigations team.
• Ensure compliance with forensic investigation methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, commerce, banking and finance, law, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACAMS are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, banking operations or law enforcement.
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations and multidisciplinary teams within a financial institution.

Required skills

• Proficiency in forensic investigation methodologies and related regulatory frameworks.