Manager, Fraud & Forensics

Metrolinx • Canada,

3d • CA$123,026 - CA$168,886 • Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is hiring a Manager, Fraud and Forensics for their Finance Office. This role supports senior executives by managing daily activities related to independent investigations of fraud, corruption, dishonesty, intentional acts, or failures to act that aim to deprive Metrolinx or its clients of rights or assets. The Manager will ensure investigations adhere to Internal Fraud Investigative protocols, the Internal Audit Charter, and professional best practices from organizations like ACFE and IIA. The position focuses on leading internal corporate fraud investigations and enterprise fraud risk management within a large public sector organization, dealing with issues such as employee misconduct, procurement fraud, conflicts of interest, corruption, asset misappropriation, and ethics violations. This is not a role focused on banking fraud, AML, transaction monitoring, payment fraud, or financial services fraud operations. The role is based in-office at the 20 Bay Street location and emphasizes collaboration, in-person co-creation, relationship-building, and hands-on partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline).
• Progressive experience leading internal corporate fraud investigations, forensic reviews, enterprise fraud risk management, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, or Corporate Security functions within large, complex organizations.
• Experience and skill with preparing analyses, summaries, memos, and reports using computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio); experience with audit-related software applications (e.g., ACL and Teammate).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) designation is required to be completed within 6 months of obtaining the position.
• Must become a member of the ACFE and Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Continuing Education in fraud/forensics, auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required.
• Experience with sophisticated data analytics, with fraud prevention and detection, or with risk management
• Highly versed in fraud management theory, principles and practices
• Highly versed in corporate controls theory, principles and practices
• Excellent people skills and ability to communicate / interface effectively with Senior Management Team and external stakeholders (e.g., Government representatives)
• Ability to engage and influence a wide variety of business units on differing fraud management principles and practices
• Management and leadership experience to provide strategic leadership and management oversight
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills to: establish effective working relationships; negotiate and deal with a variety of contacts both internal and external to the organization; gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority and comfort working with minimal supervision
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Certificate will be considered an asset.
• Experience within public sector, Crown agencies, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or construction organizations is considered a strong asset.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are also an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manages the execution of fraud investigative reviews, Third Party investigative coordination and coordinates priorities throughout the organization with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
• Manages the reporting cycle within investigative engagements ensuring fraud investigative reports are comprehensive, detailing the allegations investigated, method of investigation, findings, and recommendations to management.
• Key support to Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics and the Director, Internal Audit to develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Provides advice and collaborates with the Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics to maintain a comprehensive Fraud Portfolio strategy and assess the adequacy of Metrolinx’ fraud risk management, controls, and governance processes.
• Manages investigations, using an appropriate blend of internal skills and co-sourced expertise and coordinates with the General Counsel’s office following consultation with the Internal Audit Director and Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics.
• Leads the annual review and adjustment of the Metrolinx Fraud Policy and associated Fraud Policy Awareness training / attestation process and manages the development and execution of a comprehensive fraud awareness communications strategy within Metrolinx.
• Conducts research to identify, assess and recommend viable, practical solutions to specific financial crime / fraudulent activities and risk exposures.
• Develops documentation and ensures implementation of fraud risk management practices and procedures for recording, investigating, monitoring of fraud risks.
• Responsible for the identification of key performance indicators for fraud risk management and performs regular data analytics with associated tracking & reporting.
• Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the appropriate resources and guidance for the demands of the function.

Benefits

• Accommodation: Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager