Head of - Anti Fraud and Forensic Investigations Europe

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POSITION

For a leading Multinational company operating in the manufactures household appliances and consumer electronics, we are seeking a Head of – Anti Fraud and Forensic Investigations Europe

ROLE MISSION:

The goal of the position is to protect the organization from fraud, financial misconduct, and reputational risk.

The position is supposed to lead complex fraud investigations, design and oversee robust risk management frameworks, and champion a culture of integrity and compliance.

MAIN RESPONSABULITIES:

• Lead, manage, and oversee high-profile and complex internal investigations involving fraud, financial irregularities, bribery and corruption, employee misconduct, conflicts of interest, and other ethical breaches
• Direct collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory standards
• Conduct and supervise interviews of witnesses, suspects, and third parties using professional investigative methodologies
• Ensure timely, accurate, and confidential reporting of investigation findings to senior management, legal, compliance, and, where applicable, regulatory authorities or law enforcement
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the organization’s fraud risk management framework and forensic investigation protocols
• Establish and monitor key fraud risk indicators (KRIs), trends, and early warning systems to identify vulnerabilities across business operations
• Drive root cause analysis and partner with control owners to remediate systemic gaps identified during investigations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, legal counsel, internal audit, compliance, and HR on fraud-related matters and emerging risks
• Coordinate investigations teams (established on case‑by‑case basis from functions), fostering technical excellence, ethical standards, and continuous development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in fraud investigations, forensic accounting, or forensic auditing, preferably with a blend of corporate and Big Four/public sector experience
• Extensive experience in managing and resolving high-impact fraud cases, regulatory investigations, and forensic audits
• Demonstrated experience navigating sensitive issues with executive stakeholders and managing reputational risk
• Deep understanding of financial systems, audit trails, and internal control frameworks
• Proficiency in data analytics and forensic tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, Power BI, SQL, Tableau)
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, SOX, AML/CFT regimes)
• Crisis management and decision‑making under pressure
• Professional certifications strongly preferred:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA / Cr.FA)