Manager - Integrity (Investigation)

Job Description

Position General Summary

Lead and execute complex integrity and misconduct investigations, manage a high-quality investigation caseload, protect confidentiality and strengthen prevention and remediation through root-cause analysis and risk mitigation.

Essential Position Functions

• Receive, manage and respond to allegations of corruption matters, including bribery, abuse of position/office for gratification, false claim/intention to deceive principal, financial/commerce fraud and abuse of power by initiating the required detection & verification process and take necessary actions as appropriate based on the findings;
• Ensure effective functioning of the internal investigations process through accurately and timely recording of case information in a centralized whistleblowing database;
• Manage the flow of investigation cases ensuring that all cases are worked in a timely manner and overall queue(s) of work are within agreed upon benchmarks;
• Ensures that all investigations result in well-evidenced, high-quality reports to form the basis of investigation closure in cases where the allegations are not factually based or where there is insufficient evidence to recommend consideration of administrative or other action;
• Manages the investigation caseload, priorities, monitoring the current status and time-lines of each case;
• Provide intelligence, investigative coverage or oversight to noncriminal complaints as assigned by the Head of Integrity;
• Provide timely update on the progress of investigation, prepare a complete investigation report for management review and decision making;
• Maintain required stakeholders engagement to source for material information, or provide advice on related integrity/ethics issues.
• Assists in the preparation of risk-based information, statistics and summary reports for dissemination to stakeholders  for continuous improvement of the organisation’s corruption risk management framework, while at the same time manages all sensitive investigation-related information in accordance with appropriate confidentiality procedures. 
• Suggest improvements and changes to policy/manual/guidelines/procedures within the organization to the responsible party based on the investigation results. 
• Develop, maintain and review relevant policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to integrity matters, corruption, fraud, abuse of power/position and false claim.
• Maintain liaison, communication and coordinate with the related regulatory bodies.
• Manages the professional development of the investigation team, and contribute in the knowledge sharing with CID team by staying abreast of any new developments related to integrity/corruption cases or in the investigation field;
• Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the Head of Integrity.

Skills

Internal & External

• Strong knowledge in investigation methodology, evidence management, interview techniques, financial analysis and digital forensics awareness;
• Strong written skills for producing clear, legally robust investigation reports and briefing senior stakeholders;
• Have ability & competency to handle digital/financial evidence, data analytics skills, exercises sound judgment/analysis;
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulatory frameworks and sanction/anti-bribery compliance (local and international where relevant);
• High ethical standards, impartiality, resilience and sound judgement under pressure;
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Relevant Industries

• 5-8 years of progressive investigative experience (internal investigations, compliance, enforcement agency, law enforcement, forensic/accounting investigations, or equivalent);
• Proven experience handling sensitive/high-stakes investigations involving senior management or reputational risk.    

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensics, Criminology, Industrial Relations, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field; relevant postgraduate or professional qualification preferred (e.g., CeIO, CFE, ACCA, CPA, LLB)

Additional Information

• Open for Malaysian citizens only.
• Please be reminded that only online applications will be entertained.
• Applications should reach us no later than 25 September 2025
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.