Head of Internal Control and Fraud Investigation Unit

About the role

A bank is looking for a head of its internal control unit, responsible for detecting, investigating and preventing fraud across all areas of banking activity. The role also covers the preparation of early warning tools, analysis of root causes and strengthening of internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Detect, investigate and prevent fraud risks and help prepare control and early warning tools
• Analyse root causes of fraud cases and propose measures to reduce risk
• Analyse bank policies, rules, tariffs and other internal documents and give opinions on deficiencies
• Regularly assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system and propose ways to close gaps
• Help design new tools and mechanisms and take part in risk-based monitoring and assessment of business units, products and systems
• Analyse fraud and operational risk information and prepare findings and recommendations
• Carry out other tasks assigned by management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, auditing, banking, law or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in internal control, risk management, internal audit, fraud risk management or banking
• Knowledge of banking regulations, internal control, operational risk and internal audit
• Strong analytical thinking and written and oral communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken Azerbaijani; Russian and/or English is desirable
• Independent and team-oriented, results-driven

Required skills

• Free use of MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Knowledge of SQL and other data analysis tools is desirable
• Professional certificates in fraud risk management or internal control are an advantage