Lead Investigator

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level are experienced professionals capable of conducting work with general directions. They are primarily concerned with developing solutions to challenges which require some analysis to understand and resolve, and addressing issues escalated from more junior levels. They undertake complex operational activities including leading the development of ZATCA’s investigation strategy as well as managing internal investigation operations including case collection, assessment, subpoena preparations and case resolving.

• Conduct research and comparative studies in the area of investigations to aid in the development of a comprehensive investigation strategy for ZATCA
• Assist in the development and dissemination of pertinent investigative tools, templates, and checklists with related functions within ZATCA
• Assist in conducting mandatory employee awareness training in order to inform/educate them on ZATCA's code of conduct
• Maintain and periodically update database systems storing all ongoing and closed investigation cases to archive data for future reference
• Receive cases through correspondence system & emails, collect evidence and request documentations from relevant employees to support investigations with reliable, and credible data
• Conduct preliminary assessments and studies of breaches/misconducts cases to quantify possible risks and determine root causes. Identify cases requiring a formal investigation, prepare subpoenas for concerned employees to initiate with formal investigation process.

Assist in case summarizing reports development, describing the progress of employee investigations, including employee statements, notes, recommended actions to document the whole investigation process.

• Present developed case reports to the Governor and Deputy Governor to receive required approvals and ensure alignment with investigation policies
• Communicate recommendations approved by the Governor to relevant stakeholders to proceed with further actions including punishments imposing when needed
• Assist in weekly follow-ups with relevant stakeholders to ensure implementation of recommendations aiming to preserve Authority’s right and reputation
• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Perform other duties as requested

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or equivalent is required.

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Collaboration and Communication
  - Developing
• Contracts and Agreements Management
  - Proficient
• Customer Focus
  - Proficient
• Enablement of Change and Innovation
  - Developing
• Legal Advisory
  - Advanced
• Legal Writing and Policy Drafting
  - Proficient
• Legislations and Regulations
  - Proficient
• Negotiation and Influence
  - Proficient
• Professionalism
  - Proficient
• Research and Analysis
  - Advanced
• Results Oriented
  - Proficient