Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to financial resources. Having been declared technically insolvent in 1993, Equity’s transformation into a rapidly growing microfinance and then a commercial bank is widely considered to be an inspirational success story. Currently, Equity Bank has more than 9 million customers making it the largest bank in terms of customer base in Africa and having nearly half of bank accounts in Kenya. The company’s vision is "to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa”. Equity Bank retains a passionate commitment to empowering its clients to transform their lives and livelihoods. Through a business model that is anchored in access, convenience and flexibility, the Bank has evolved to become an all-inclusive financial services provider with a growing pan-African footprint. Equity Bank’s business model and its visionary leadership has continued to earn local, regional and global accolades and recognition. The model is also studied in some of the leading business schools in the world, as other developing countries in Africa and Asia seek to learn from Equity’s low margin, high-volume model. Equity Bank in 2010 established the Equity Group Foundation. This innovation and creative vehicle has fully transformed the concept of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. While Equity Group Foundation champions the socio-economic transformation of the people of Africa and seeks partnerships along six cluster thematic areas, Equity Bank provides the infrastructure of delivery, hence reducing the operational costs for the Foundation and increasing the rate of return on any social investment. The six social thematic areas of focus are: education and leadership development; financial literacy and access; entrepreneurship; agriculture; health; innovations and environment. Make an enquiry todayJob Purpose: The role of the Senior Manager Forensic Investigations is to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of forensic investigations within the Bank. The role is responsible for assigning investigations to staff, ensuring adherence to established investigation procedures, and directing and supervising investigative activities to ensure timely, thorough, and professional outcomes. The position entails administrative and managerial responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring investigations, while supporting the team in achieving effective day-to-day performance management. The role also supports the development and delivery of fraud awareness and investigative training programs for Bank personnel to strengthen the Bank’s control environment and fraud awareness culture. In addition, the role is responsible for planning and executing investigative and fraud management initiatives in line with the Bank’s policies, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities  Provide strategic leadership and oversight of investigations relating to payment systems fraud, electronic banking fraud, card fraud, SWIFT transactions, mobile banking fraud, other digital channels fraud, ATM fraud, cheque fraud, and unauthorized fund transfers. Direct and supervise investigations into suspicious payment transactions, system compromises, phishing incidents, social engineering schemes, and payment processing irregularities. Review and analyze transaction logs, system audit trails, settlement records, switch reports, card management data, and digital evidence to determine the nature and extent of fraudulent activities. Coordinate investigations involving local and international payment schemes, correspondent banks, regulators, telecommunications providers, and law enforcement agencies. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of payment-related fraud incidents to minimize financial losses and reputational risk to the Bank. Identify vulnerabilities within payment systems, channels, and processes, and recommend appropriate fraud prevention and control enhancement measures. Oversee preservation and analysis of digital evidence to support investigations, disciplinary action, and prosecution processes. Prepare investigation reports, fraud trend analysis, management updates, and regulatory reports relating to payment fraud incidents. Support implementation of fraud monitoring tools, transaction surveillance measures, and payment security initiatives. Conduct fraud awareness and investigative training programs for staff involved in payments operations, digital banking, and electronic channels. Qualifications And Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Law, Accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACAMS, or equivalent. Strong understanding of forensic investigation methodologies and regulatory requirements. Extensive experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, banking operations, or law enforcement. Experience managing complex investigations and multidisciplinary teams within a financial institution.