Counter Fraud Investigator

## Job Introduction
** What you’ll do
** You’ll join a newly established Counter Fraud investigations team at an exciting stage of its development, with a unique opportunity to help shape how the function grows. As part of a specialist team, you’ll lead sensitive internal and external investigations while helping build a trusted, high-performing service that protects the organisation, our residents and our assets.
** How you’ll do it
*** Lead sensitive internal and external Counter Fraud investigations to a high professional standard, ensuring enquiries are proportionate, well-evidenced and outcome focused.
* Deliver proactive and reactive casework across areas such as internal fraud, anti-money laundering, whistleblowing and other complex Counter Fraud matters.
* Lead on projects and operational activity that strengthen the organisation’s response to Counter Fraud and support the effective delivery of the team’s priorities.
* Conduct desktop investigations using relevant technologies, systems and tools to develop intelligence, support enquiries and identify potential concerns.
* Undertake gap analysis, monitor trends and identify emerging Counter Fraud risks to inform prevention activity, controls and continuous improvement.
* Use data matching, intelligence and analytics where appropriate to identify risk, support prevention activity and strengthen the organisation’s anti-fraud response.
* Provide subject matter expertise and practical advice to colleagues and stakeholders on Counter Fraud risks, controls and investigation approaches.
* Support the manager with creating, reviewing and updating policies, procedures and guidance to help establish and develop a robust Counter Fraud function.
* Raise awareness of Counter Fraud risks across the organisation and deliver training to help build knowledge, strengthen controls and support a proactive prevention culture.
* Support routine administrative tasks, including monitoring shared mailboxes and triaging referrals, to support an efficient and responsive service.
* Support the manager to develop, establish and expand the Counter Fraud investigations and prevention function, helping to protect the organisation and our residents.
* Ensure that you follow and keep up to date with all relevant Notting Hill Genesis and statutory policies and related procedures including health and safety and financial regulations.
* Hybrid arrangements - at least two days a week in an office. On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work and the interaction required.
** The ideal candidate
** We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

Essential:
* Proven experience of conducting investigations and intelligence analysis within law enforcement, local government, financial institutions, housing associations, the private sector or similar environments.
* Proven experience of leading or supporting investigations into fraud, financial misconduct, anti-money laundering, whistleblowing or other complex and sensitive matters.
* Experience of conducting anti-money laundering investigations, completing enhanced due diligence and drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports to the National Crime Agency.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and professional practice, including the Fraud Act, Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act , Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Data…