Senior Investigations Officer

About the role

Trafigura is looking for a Senior Investigations Officer in Geneva, reporting to the Global Head of Investigations. The role leads complex internal investigations into fraud, financial misconduct and serious Code of Conduct breaches, and works closely with the Operational Risk and Internal Controls team to remediate findings and strengthen controls. It also supports the creation of investigation methodologies, training and anti-fraud frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex investigations into suspected fraud, financial misconduct, policy non-compliance and other serious misconduct, interviewing witnesses and documenting findings.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports with findings, conclusions and recommendations, and present results to compliance, senior management and legal counsel.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and support the Head of Investigations and ORIC in resource prioritization and reporting to Board committees.
• Help design anti-fraud strategies, conduct fraud risk assessments and use data analytics and forensic tools to detect anomalies.
• Work with Legal, HR, IT and Finance to implement corrective actions, and contribute to country/market review strategies.
• Support the creation of investigation methodologies, training and governance input for Risk and Compliance initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate investigations, anti-fraud assessments or similar roles.
• Experience leading overseas ethics, compliance or fraud fieldwork, managing teams and stakeholders.
• Track record of report writing and presentations to senior management or C-suite level.
• Experience leading investigations across financial, operational, HR, HSE, compliance and ethics fields.
• Excellent English (native or equivalent C2); multilingualism is a plus.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications such as CFE, CPA or CIA preferred.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of investigative methodologies, forensic accounting and fraud detection techniques.
• Proficiency in forensic tools and software for data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of digital forensics and investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with mining, shipping and commodity trading industries, and financial regulations and compliance standards.