CSIS - Lead Investigator - VP

As a Citi Investigator, you will be tasked with conducting professional and independent investigations into cases of fraud and/or conduct matters, primarily across the UK and Europe and all of Citi business lines, in order to protect the assets and reputation of the bank and its clients.

Through investigations, Citi Security and Investigative Services (CSIS) seeks to mitigate the effects of fraud and wrongdoing through recovery of lost or stolen assets, identify underlying control failures and root causes, ensuring the policies of the bank are being adhered to and to initiate and/or support prosecutions and civil litigation, where deemed an appropriate course of action.

CSIS Investigators are assigned a wide range of corporate investigation case work including complex, sensitive fraud investigations across the UK and Europe. The Investigator may be asked to perform additional tasks such as coordinating investigative efforts with other investigative clusters; participating in projects for wider global investigations team; or carrying out peer reviews.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct investigations independently in order to identify the root cause of Citi product/process vulnerabilities, identify employee behaviour that breaches policy, detect fraud perpetrators and assist in the recovery of stolen or lost assets
• Carry out investigative interviews, gathering available evidence and analysing the facts of a matter
• Document investigation outcomes in the form of comprehensive investigation reports in a timely manner
• Ensure immediacy of responses to critical situations such as funds in flight risks
• Develop and add value to investigative referrals through data research, analysis, interviewing, liaison with law enforcement agencies and compilation of information from a variety of sources both internal and external to the business
• Build internal relationships with peers in the risk and control functions and with the different business groups CSIS supports
• Build and maintain external relationships with sister bank fraud investigators, law enforcement, industry peers and other sources of support in an effort to establish partnerships and areas of support that enhance the ability for timely intelligence sharing, prosecution and recovery
• Be responsible for representing Citi in criminal prosecution and civil court matters therefore you must have some knowledge of banking products, operations and processes in order to provide accurate and supportive testimony.

What we’ll need from you:

• Solid financial crime from an investigation background and/or internal/ ethics investigative experience in a corporate, regulatory, consultancy or law enforcement environment is essential.  However, serious consideration will be given to candidates without investigative experience who possess strong banking product knowledge, in an audit, controls, risk or compliance capacity.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets / Markets & Security Services.
• An understanding of applicable legal statutes as they relate to financial crimes and/ or appropriate procedures for conducting internal investigations.
• Alternative language knowledge preferable. 
• Excellent English report writing skills.
• Excellent communication, motivational and personal skills.
• Ability to multitask by carrying a  diverse  and complex caseload.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a desire to continually develop own skills.
• MS Office Word and Excel proficiency.
• Self-sufficient and a self-starter.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce.
• Willingness to take on feedback and adapt to CSIS methodologies.
• University level education preferred or equivalent work experience.

Development Value:

The CSIS function is a mature independent corporate security function operating across more than 50 countries. The CSIS Investigations team works in partnership with equivalent investigation teams across the globe. The CSIS team is comprised of experienced specialists from a variety of backgrounds including commercial investigations, forensic accountancy, fraud risk, law enforcement, technology, computer forensics, data analysis, and due diligence. Joining the CSIS team will enhance the investigator’s pure skills and ability to operate across a diverse region.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Corporate Services

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Job Family:

Investigations

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Time Type:

Full time

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