JOB DESCRIPTION
Head of Fraud Assurance
This is a hybrid position primarily based in any of our United Kingdom Offices. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires two days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more about our culture of flexible working.
We give you a world of potential
Computershare is a worldwide organization specializing in the financial administration of public traded companies who operate on the stock market. We also design and develop high end financial software for internal stakeholders, large blue-chip organisations as well as their shareholders.
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The Global Financial Crime Unit (FCU) is a second line of defence team, which sits within the Global Information Security function. The team provides advice, guidance and support to Computershare's businesses in respect of preventing and identifying internal and external fraudulent activity. In addition, the team provides the business with assurance over its fraud control environment, by conducting reviews and monitoring for indicators of fraudulent activity. The FCU supports the business to achieve its strategic goals.
A role you will love
The Computershare Financial Crime Unit currently have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Head of Fraud Assurance.
This role is a global role and is part of the FCU's Leadership Team. The role holder will be expected to work with the other Leadership Team members to ensure that the best advice, guidance and support is provided to the business.
The role will focus primarily on developing and implementing a fraud risk assurance program. This will involve collaboration with key stakeholders from all levels of the business, up to Regional CEO level. The role will also deputise for other Leadership Team members, as and when required.
FCU team members are geographically spread and some meetings are scheduled outside of usual working hours in order to facilitate collaboration.
Responsibilities
The overall purpose of the role is to ensure that the Financial Crime Unit supports the global business' strategic objectives by providing them with assurance over their fraud risk control environment. This includes confirming that existing controls are effective as well as identifying changes to regulation/legislation and other emerging risks, which may have a future impact on the controls.
The role will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing a fraud risk assurance program, consisting of thematic, targeted and technology reviews.
- Tracking findings and remedial actions following an investigation.
- Maintaining an awareness of emerging risks, such as changes in fraud methodologies (horizon scanning).
- Identifying and tracking changes in Regulation and Legislation that may impact the environment in which our businesses operate.
- The role holder will have 2 direct reports, who are based in the UK, US and Australia. There will be 1 Senior Financial Crime Officer and 1 Financial Crime Officer.
- Flexible with working time, some jobs must be performed outside normal working hours
What will you bring to the role?
- 7+ years experience working in any of the following environments in either a financial services or legal firm, or law enforcement.
- Fraud
- Financial crime
- Risk
- Compliance
A leadership qualification is required.
At Computershare, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a real impact. Apply today to join the Computershare team!
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.
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ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 14,000 employees across more than 21 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
Computershare celebrate the diversity of our people, and we welcome applications from everyone. We believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes.
We are happy to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email us at TalentAcquisition@computershare.com detailing your requirements and contact information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.