About this role
The Investigation Specialist supports the investigations function by assisting the Investigations Manager and assigned investigators in the timely, fair, objective, and confidential handling of whistleblowing and other compliance-related investigations.
The role provides support with case intake, fact-finding, evidence collection, documentation, interview coordination, case tracking, and reporting activities, while ensuring alignment with the Group Whistleblowing Policy and Investigation Guidelines and the direction of the lead investigator.
The role may support investigations relating to fraud and financial misconduct, bribery and corruption, breaches of law or regulation, sanctions and trade-related concerns, conflicts of interest, human rights concerns, data protection and confidentiality breaches, abuse or serious ethical misconduct, retaliation against whistleblowers, misuse of company assets, and other matters assigned by the Investigations Manager or lead investigator.
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminology, or a related field.
- Relevant training or certifications in investigations (for e.g.CFE), compliance, fraud, audit, or forensics would be an advantage.
Language Skills:
- Excellent English communication skills. Arabic is an added advantage.
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2–4 years in investigations, compliance, internal audit, case management, forensic support, or a similar control function.
Nature of Experience:
- Supporting internal investigations, whistleblowing reviews, case management, or compliance monitoring activities
- Reviewing records, organizing evidence, preparing chronologies, and maintaining investigation files
- Coordinating interviews, document requests, and stakeholder follow-up for sensitive matters
- Preparing investigation support materials, case summaries, administrative tracking reports, or related compliance support work
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, accuracy, and sound professional judgment.