Internal Fraud Investigator

Internal Fraud Investigator

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We've never been 'just a bank'. Just like you should never be 'just an employee'. We're united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we're making it happen.

**It starts here. With Bendigo Bank... and you.**

Come and be part of an awesome team of highly experienced professionals with a strong focus on fostering a culture of accountability and transparency across the organisation. You'll love the good you can do here. Your investigations experience will help to protect the integrity of the organisation.

As an **Internal Fraud Investigator** in our Group Financial Crime Risk Department you'll make an impact by:

- Identifying, assessing, and investigating potential internal fraud, misconduct, and breaches of company policy within the organisation.
- Conducting in-depth investigations into suspected fraudulent activities, policy violations, or unethical behaviour by employees, ensuring compliance with internal governance frameworks, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
- Analysing financial transactions, communications, and behavioural patterns to identify potential risks, leveraging data analytics and forensic methodologies to build comprehensive cases.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken following investigative findings.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of internal controls, reporting mechanisms, and risk mitigation strategies to protect the integrity of the organisation.

This is a permanent full-time position. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, with compressed working weeks to provide a 9 day fortnight a popular option in the Financial Crime Risk department. We also operate a hybrid model of working, with minimum 40% in the office per week, increasing to 60% in July 2025.

All locations considered: you must have access to an airport as some interstate travel will be required (on average once a month).

**What you'll bring to the role**

This role would suit someone with financial crime investigations, fraud risk management, internal investigations, forensic accounting, or compliance experience within a corporate, financial services, or regulatory environment.

To succeed in this role, we'd love you to have:

- Proven experience conducting data-driven investigations, forensic analysis, and case management.
- Strong analytical and outcome-oriented problem-solving skills
- An understanding of Industrial Relations Law and procedures and/or the criminal and civil law as it applies in various states and/or an understanding of financial crime risk
- High level of confidentiality and discretion
- Strong collaboration, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Resilience and professionalism when dealing in complex, high-pressure situations

While not essential, it would be great if you had:

- Tertiary qualification in law, criminology, cyber security or a related discipline would be desirable
- Working knowledge of processes and procedures in financial institutions encompassing banking, managed funds, insurance etc.

**So, why work for us?**
- **Want big impact that matters?**Here, you'll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
- **Want to be more than just a number?**Join a team that truly values you and the diverse contribution you make, every day.
- **Want career opportunity AND flexibility?**Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You'll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

- Flexibility means different things for different people. Whether it's hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
- Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
- Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university 'BEN U' or at an external provider of your choice

**We're making better, bigger. And we'll get there with you.**

Now's the time to set your sights even higher - on the future you and the future career you deserve.

Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay:

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