Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Fraud Investigation Manager
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 03/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
17/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Fraud Investigation Manager role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and is responsible for supporting the Head of Level 2 Fraud Investigation and the Fraud Investigation Team in carrying out fraud investigations with utmost fairness, objectivity, and independence within a banking and financial services environment. The role involves planning, leading, and participating in fraud investigations and examinations in line with the Fraud Investigation Policy & Procedure and the ACFE Code of Ethics, under the guidance of senior fraud leadership. The position requires conducting investigations into suspected fraud incidents to determine fraud occurrence, exposure, root causes, and involved parties, both internal and external, while preparing detailed case files, investigation working papers, and evidence documentation suitable for legal processes and court proceedings. The role supports senior management reporting, maintains up-to-date fraud investigation policies, contributes to establishing and operating a Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) Reporting Framework, and ensures accurate reporting of all Fraud Investigation Department cases. The manager collaborates extensively with HR, Business Lines, Legal, Operations & Technology, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and external partners, safeguards evidence integrity, performs peer quality reviews of investigation reports, monitors corrective action plans, escalates overdue actions, participates in consultancy assignments, supports the development of a robust anti-fraud framework, and maintains current knowledge of legislation, banking developments, and fraud investigation standards, procedures, and techniques, while promoting fraud prevention across the organization.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and participate in fraud investigations and examinations in line with Fraud Investigation Policy & Procedure and ACFE Code of Ethics
- Investigate fraud cases assigned by the Head of Level 2 Fraud Investigation and referred by various entities
- Conduct investigations into suspected fraud cases ensuring collaboration with relevant internal departments
- Determine fraud occurrence, exposure, root causes, and involved internal and external parties and provide appropriate recommendations
- Prepare investigation case files and report suspected fraudulent claims to fraud management
- Assist in fraud and misconduct investigations, special reviews, and building an anti-fraud culture within the organization
- Support preparation of investigation reporting to senior management when required
- Maintain and update Fraud Investigation Policy & Procedure guiding the investigation process
- Support establishment and operation of a Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) Reporting Framework
- Identify and communicate control issues identified during investigations to stakeholders
- Coordinate with HR, Business Lines, Legal, Operations & Technology, Risk Management, Compliance, and Corporate Governance to obtain investigation information
- Perform peer quality reviews of investigation draft reports before final leadership review
- Document investigation working papers and maintain evidence supporting conclusions and legal processes
- Monitor and follow up on implementation of investigation recommendations and corrective action plans
- Oversee actions proposed by the Fraud Investigation Department team and escalate overdue or unresolved matters
- Safeguard the integrity of evidence and documentation related to fraud cases
- Attend Magistrates and Crown Court proceedings to give evidence when required
- Maintain accurate investigation records, pocket notebooks, case files, and disclosure documents
- Participate in special assignments and consultancy services for the Fraud Investigations Department
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
- Possess professional certifications such as CFE, CFCI, or CIA as an added advantage
- Demonstrate understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements
- Have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in fraud investigations, audit, or related control functions within financial services
- Exhibit extensive knowledge of fraud examination, fraud management, internal control, and risk management
- Maintain proficiency in Arabic and English with additional languages considered an advantage
- Demonstrate capability to manage investigation documentation, evidence handling, and legal processes
- Be PC literate and capable of maintaining detailed investigation records