Senior Director- Forensic - Visa - Foster City

Description

The Internal Audit Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud, will manage and lead internal investigations including forensic and anti-fraud matters that may represent a breach of Company Code of Ethics and / or policy violations. This will include alleged violation of applicable laws and regulations and cover a broad range of financial and operational matters for a global financial services company. The Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will be a skilled and experienced forensic professional who will use sophisticated forensic technology tools and industry standard best practices.
The Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will use computer forensic, electronic discovery, and data analysis techniques to help detect fraudulent activity and other forms of misconduct. In this position, the Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will be expected to assess risk within diverse company operations, design investigative plans, interviewing, executive summary report writing, and effectively evaluate allegations of fraud and misconduct. Additionally, the Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will assist the Chief Auditor in interacting with senior client management in an effort to communicate findings, including recommended enhancements to internal controls and business processes to ensure corrective action plans. The Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will be expected to ensure work performed meets all professional standards as set forth in Internal Audit´s Charter, the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards, and generally accepted forensic practices and standards. The incumbent will be expected to exhibit soundness of judgment and accuracy in all work and be able to work independently and collaboratively with internal parties such as Compliance and Legal, and external parties as necessary.

Overall Responsibilities
Lead the execution of complex forensic and/or fraud projects
Develop and lead an Anti-fraud audit program as director by the Chief Auditor; coordinate with other groups in Visa to clarify roles and avoid overlap
Interact with other Internal Audit team members in working towards Departmental goals
Interact with senior client leaders and the Internal Audit Leadership Team to offer consultation as needed

Position Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of forensic investigators in conducting forensic internal investigations. Scope of work intended to identify risks/exposures to FCPA, anti-bribery, theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, kickbacks and records falsification. While each investigation will be different, it is generally expected that the Senior Director, Forensic/Anti-Fraud will:
Collect and analyze all relevant facts related to a specific allegation and to substantiate or unsubstantiated the allegation/s based on evidentiary facts and data
Conduct fact-finding as well as admission-seeking interviews. Perform third-party inquiries as necessary
Triage and identify relevant custodians, sources of data, appropriate date ranges and appropriate search terms. Additionally, track and understand the document review process using electronic discovery tools
Perform other financial analysis of transactions, contracts, etc. as appropriate using data analytics tool and resources
Identify and define control issues and root causes, provide effective recommendations and solutions to identified issues. Ensure business agreement and follow-through
Prepare and provide concise and meaningful updates of investigative findings to Internal Audit senior management and to Compliance, Legal and/or senior Visa management
Review draft findings, and ensure issues are appropriately vetted and constructed given the circumstances
Prepare clear, comprehensive and cohesive executive summary reports in a timely manner. The Senior Director must review reports for content and apply proper editing to ensure a professional work product containing appropriate language
Provide managerial guidance and leadership when working with a team of internal and/or external professionals in performing forensic engagements or investigations
Identify weaknesses in Visa’s policies, procedures, and internal controls which may put Visa at financial, regulatory, or reputational risk and suggest improvements where warranted
Maintain a database of investigations data and analyze trends to determine appropriate follow-up (e.g., area of training or necessary policy clarifications)
Assist in delivering training to Visa Inc. Internal Audit employees on investigation and forensic investigations techniques, fraud risks and awareness
As appropriate, co-ordinate and work with Internal Audit Finance, Operational, Compliance, or IT teams on audit planning, execution and reporting for forensic integrated audits. This will include identifying fraud risks in the Company’s transactions and characteristics of potentially problematic transactions
May assist in legal proceedings as directed

Qualifications

Demonstrate commitment to Visa´s and Internal Audit´s strategic vision, be a self-starter, and promote project ownership and accountability for results
Maintain constructive relationships with appropriate levels of management to ensure that Internal Audit is aware of changes in business activities, objectives and current topics
Maintain a strong knowledge of Visa’s business model and relevant issues. Understand Company structure and functional responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems, computer science or related field
10 to 12+ years of professional forensic experience. Professional Services experience highly desired and the following forensic experience required: Experience in executing and managing investigations relating to allegations of fraudulent activities using forensic technology and accounting and evidentiary principles, computer and digital forensic procedures, data-mining techniques (used in proactive and reactive situations), witness/subject interview methodology and forensic analysis of transactions; ability to train others
CFE / CPA/ CFA / CIA or other relevant professional certifications is required
Experience with FCPA and anti-bribery cases highly preferred
Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and demonstrate these skills during the investigative process to the appropriate level of Visa and Internal Audit management. Ideas should be expressed clearly and concisely
Strong thought leadership and problem solving skills, and ability to work both managing a team and independently in a team environment
Experience working with computer forensics, electronic discovery, and related technologies
High ethical and personal standards. Possess a high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strives to exceed expectations
Possess the drive to quickly obtain a good knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of Visa Inc.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, with little advance notice

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