Manager, Financial Crime Analysis (GMG/SEG 3)

Job Purpose

The incumbent has responsibility for the day-to-day administrative management and supervision of the Crime Analysis team, manages all analytical requirements assigned to the team and, in consultation with the Director, Document & Case Management Branch, assigns FID-accepted cases to team members. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring quality assurance of analysis, as well as crime analysis product reports submitted to the Principal Director, Financial Crimes Investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements analysis policies and strategies in contributing to the realization of the Department’s strategic priorities; 
• Participates in the development of analytical strategies to counteract complex and sophisticated criminal enterprises engaged in money laundering and other financial crime activities; 
• Ensures that the licenses of the FID’s Crime Analysis toolset are up to date and that there is an adequate number to meet the needs to the unit; 
• Keeps abreast of emerging “big data” analysis tools and methodologies, and seeks opportunities to apply best practices; 
• Ensures the efficient assignment and monitoring of cases for analytical support to the team of crime analysis for timely completion to meet court hearings; 
• Provides guidance and mentorship to Crime Analysis team in their work.
• Provides advice to FID investigation leads in the use of analytical products in ongoing investigations; 
• Serves as the in-house Application Specialist for the suite of Crime Analysis products used by the FID, and provides crime analysis support to major complex financial crimes investigations as required; 
• Seeks to continuously improve the methodologies used in developing crime analysis “products” and cross-pollinate to other members of the Crime Analysis Unit; 
• Collaborates with the Director, Document and Case Management Section in developing Quality Standards for crime case analysis, to provide metrics for conducting proficient, high quality crime analysis products; 
• Establishes, for the team, clear and consistent qualitative standards focusing on strengthening team analytical tradecraft knowledge and capabilities; 
• Identifies and facilitates crime analysis training opportunities, with a view to strengthening team analytical tradecraft knowledge and capabilities; 
• Ensures that there is an appropriate level of highly motivated Human Resources with the required levels of capacity; 
• Performs any other duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Must have significant knowledge of ICT and its role in the enabling of business processes
• Must have a fact-based orientation and understand the value of data and how it can be used to provide insights 
• Experience in dealing with delicate and confidential issues 
• Knowledge of the function of the Judiciary, and the legislation governing the operations of FID. 
• Knowledge of the Official Secrets Act, Staff Orders and Public Service Regulations
• Skilled in the use of database and data integration and data analytics tool, as well as mapping and desktop publishing skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology or equivalent qualification; 
• Five (5) years progressive experience in an investigative field; 
• Previous experience in database management, ETL processes and data analytics;
• Sound investigative background; 
• Training and hands-on experience in Crime Analysis and the use of a practice Crime Analysis application. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• There are moderate personal security risks associated with performing this role;
• Depending on the nature of the case the incumbent may be placed in a hazardous situation;
• May be required to work beyond the normal working hours 
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.