Internal Control Investigation Specialist

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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