Governance and Fraud & Investigations Manager Interim​/Temp - min term

Governance and Fraud & Investigations Manager Interim/Temp - 6 months min term

Governance, Fraud & Investigations Manager

Contract: Minimum initial 6-month assignment

Location: Flexible UK location - Minimum 1 day per week in London

Salary: £500-700 per day, inside IR35

Eligibility: Full UK right to work required (no sponsorship available)

Hanami International has been exclusively retained to identify an experienced Governance, Fraud & Investigations Manager for a world-leading organisation.

This high-profile contract opportunity offers the chance to operate at the heart of a complex global business, supporting critical governance initiatives and leading investigations into matters that could impact organisational integrity, reputation, and operational resilience.

Working within a highly respected governance function, you will engage with senior stakeholders across the business, providing expert insight, challenge, and guidance on sensitive matters while helping to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.

This is a role for a seasoned professional who is comfortable operating in complex and often ambiguous environments. You'll be trusted to assess and manage sensitive cases, navigate competing stakeholder interests, and deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations that support better decision-making and stronger business controls.

You'll work on a varied portfolio of matters spanning governance, fraud risk, misconduct, regulatory concerns, and business integrity issues, partnering with leaders across multiple functions to help protect and strengthen the organisation's control environment.

• Leading complex reviews and investigations involving allegations of misconduct, fraud, policy breaches, and other business integrity matters.
• Conducting detailed fact-finding, evidence analysis, and stakeholder engagement to establish findings and assess organisational impact.
• Providing expert advice and challenge on sensitive governance, compliance, and risk-related issues.
• Identifying root causes, emerging trends, and opportunities to strengthen controls, processes, and risk management practices.
• Producing high-quality reports and executive briefings that translate complex findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Presenting conclusions and insights to senior leadership teams and governance forums.
• Partnering with a broad range of stakeholders to support effective issue resolution and drive positive outcomes.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work within demanding timelines.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of best practice across governance and investigations activities.

We're keen to speak with individuals who bring a strong blend of governance, assurance, fraud risk, investigations, or compliance experience gained within large, complex organisations or consulting environments.

You will likely offer:

• A background in internal audit, risk management, compliance, investigations, financial crime, governance, or a related assurance discipline.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, internal controls, fraud risk management, and organisational ethics.
• Experience conducting investigations or managing sensitive and confidential matters requiring balanced judgement and discretion.
• The ability to evaluate complex information, identify key risks, and develop practical, commercially focused solutions.
• A track record of successfully engaging and influencing senior stakeholders without direct operational authority.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities and the confidence to challenge constructively when…