Senior Forensic Investigation Specialist

Job Title: Senior Forensic Investigation Specialist

Location: UAE (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote — 100% Work From Home

Level: Senior

About Us

We are seeking an experienced Senior Forensic Investigation Specialist to conduct complex investigations into suspected fraud, financial misconduct, policy violations, data irregularities, and other potential corporate wrongdoing. The successful candidate will gather and analyze evidence, conduct structured investigations, prepare comprehensive reports, and recommend corrective actions while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional integrity. This role is fully remote and requires strong analytical, investigative, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal investigations involving suspected fraud, financial irregularities, misconduct, conflicts of interest, and breaches of company policies.
• Develop investigation plans, define objectives, identify relevant evidence sources, and establish appropriate investigative procedures.
• Collect, preserve, examine, and analyze documentary, financial, electronic, and other relevant evidence in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review financial transactions, accounting records, contracts, emails, system logs, business correspondence, and supporting documentation to identify suspicious activities.
• Conduct forensic reviews of financial data to identify unusual transaction patterns, potential fraud indicators, inconsistencies, and control weaknesses.
• Perform interviews with relevant employees, witnesses, and other stakeholders in a professional, impartial, and confidential manner.
• Establish and maintain evidence registers, investigation logs, chain-of-custody records, and secure documentation repositories.
• Use appropriate forensic tools, data analysis techniques, and investigative methodologies to support evidence-based conclusions.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, internal audit, human resources, cybersecurity, and risk management teams on complex investigations.
• Investigate allegations involving bribery, corruption, asset misappropriation, financial misconduct, procurement irregularities, and other potential violations, as appropriate to the organization's mandate.
• Review internal controls, business processes, and operational practices to identify vulnerabilities that may enable misconduct or financial loss.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports documenting the scope, methodology, evidence reviewed, findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions.
• Present investigation findings and supporting evidence to senior management and authorized stakeholders when required.
• Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and admissibility of evidence throughout the investigation lifecycle.
• Ensure investigations are conducted objectively, consistently, and in accordance with applicable UAE laws, regulatory requirements, privacy obligations, and company policies.
• Support disciplinary, remediation, recovery, and referral processes in coordination with authorized internal teams and external advisers.
• Track investigation outcomes and recommendations to ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate case files, investigation databases, supporting documents, and management reporting records.
• Identify recurring fraud patterns, emerging risks, and control deficiencies, recommending improvements to reduce future exposure.
• Provide guidance to junior investigators and contribute to investigation standards, procedures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Conduct interviews, evidence reviews, case discussions, and reporting activities remotely using approved secure communication and collaboration platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Law, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, corporate investigations, fraud examination, financial crime, internal audit, or risk management.
• Previous experience leading or managing complex investigations within a corporate, financial services, consulting, regulatory, or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of investigative methodologies, evidence handling, documentation standards, and chain-of-custody principles.
• Experience analyzing financial records, transaction histories, business documents, electronic communications, or other relevant evidence.
• Knowledge of fraud schemes, financial misconduct indicators, internal control weaknesses, and investigative risk assessment.
• Familiarity with applicable UAE legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to corporate investigations, confidentiality, data protection, and evidence handling.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews, assess witness statements, evaluate evidence credibility, and develop defensible conclusions.
• Experience preparing formal investigation reports, executive summaries, findings presentations, and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, case management systems, and relevant forensic investigation software.
• Familiarity with digital forensics, electronic discovery, or forensic accounting tools is an advantage, depending on the investigation scope.
• Strong analytical thinking, professional skepticism, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Excellent written communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards, impartiality, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive information securely.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases, and meet investigation deadlines in a fully remote environment.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CFF, CPA, ACCA, CAMS, or relevant digital forensics qualifications are an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Investigation Quality: Deliver thorough, objective, evidence-based investigations that meet established standards.
• Case Resolution: Complete investigations within agreed timelines and service-level targets.
• Evidence Integrity: Maintain accurate evidence registers, secure records, and complete chain-of-custody documentation.
• Reporting Accuracy: Produce clear, comprehensive, and defensible investigation reports.
• Fraud Risk Identification: Identify material irregularities, misconduct indicators, and potential financial exposures.
• Corrective Action Implementation: Support timely resolution of identified control weaknesses and investigation recommendations.
• Compliance and Confidentiality: Maintain adherence to applicable legal requirements, privacy obligations, and internal policies.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Provide reliable investigative support and clear communication to authorized stakeholders.
• Remote Productivity: Manage investigations efficiently while maintaining quality, confidentiality, and accountability in a fully remote setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and professional experience.
• 100% remote work with no routine office attendance required.
• Opportunities to work on complex investigations and corporate risk matters.
• Professional development and access to relevant investigative training.
• A confidential, collaborative, and integrity-driven working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to fraud prevention, risk reduction, and stronger corporate governance.
• Career development opportunities within investigations, compliance, risk management, and forensic services.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their forensic investigation experience, fraud detection expertise, evidence management capabilities, and significant investigative achievements.

Email Subject Line: Application – Senior Forensic Investigation Specialist (Fully Remote, UAE)

• We welcome analytical and ethical professionals who demonstrate investigative rigor, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to uncovering facts, protecting sensitive information, and supporting effective risk management in a fully remote working environment.