Specialist – Forensic Investigations at MTN Nigeria

Job Title: Specialist – Forensic Investigations Compliance

Job Identification: 6299

Mission

• Responsible for minimizing fraud and corruption risk through prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and other non-ethical acts in line with MOMO Payment Service Bank Limited “Zero Tolerance to Fraud” policy and supporting the effective execution of a company-wide fraud prevention, detection and awareness program and the embedding of a zero tolerance to fraud culture.

Description

• Operate the Fraud Monitoring Systems and ensure up to date fraud detection controls are implemented on the platform inline with changing context of the Momo PSB Business
• Analyze investigations and submit timely reports with precise and concise recommendations to management and assist in ensuring implementation of recommended solutions and controls for future improvements
• Conduct formal recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice
• Gather, record and securely retain evidence relating to an investigation in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice
• Liaise closely with law enforcement and monitor, follow-up and where applicable facilitate the appropriate handling of cases of interest to Momo PSB
• Liaise and work with law enforcement agencies and with due authorization attend and give evidence in court where required
• To maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of company policies and procedures as well as the code of conduct and disciplinary procedures
• Assist the Manager Forensics with monthly reports on fraud and manage all fraud information received
• Implement control frameworks in managing risks, preventing and detecting irregularities of which fraud makes up the key component
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in carrying out all duties of the position
• Organize and prioritize workload and undertake other duties consistent with the purpose of the position
• Escalate investigation issues and risk to the supervisor
• Liaise with revenue assurance, internal audit, risk management, information security teams and other teams and ensure the understanding of key fraud risks and maintenance of up to date Fraud Risk Registers within MoMo PSB
• Conduct company-wide fraud awareness training sessions.

Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline
• Certifications in any of the following areas are also desirable: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACA, ACCA
• Certified Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Experience:

• 3 -7 years progressive hands-on investigative experience
• Proven ability to identify and analyze frauds and forgery trends in Fintech, financial sector or banking and innovative measure to combat/reduce losses.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Experience in e-commerce and electronic payment business is advantageous
• Knowledge of MS packages, criminal law, and the criminal justice system would be ideal.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 29th August, 2025, 10:59 PM. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can: “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website:  https://www.mtn.ng/