Team Lead - Group Vigilance

Purpose/Objective

The role is responsible for leading the organization's framework for prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud, misconduct, and ethical violations.
The incumbent will oversee the whistleblower mechanism, ensuring strict confidentiality, impartiality, and timely resolution of concerns in alignment with regulatory standards and internal governance policies.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Lead and conduct complex, highimpact investigations into alleged fraud, misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring independence, objectivity, and adherence to due process - •Oversee the end-to-end whistleblower program, including intake, triaging, investigation, and resolution while maintaining confidentiality and integrity - •Prepare detailed investigation reports, present findings to senior leadership and governance forums, and recommend corrective and preventive actions - •Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, HR, Finance, Compliance, and senior management to ensure effective closure and implementation of investigation outcomes - •Strengthen the organization's fraud risk management and integrity framework by designing preventive controls and monitoring mechanisms - •Identify emerging risks related to financial crime, fraud, and misconduct, and recommend mitigation strategies - •Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and internal codes of conduct - •Lead awareness initiatives, trainings, and communication programs to promote an ethics-driven culture across the organization - •Provide periodic reporting and insights to leadership, audit committees, and governance bodies - •Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a high-performance and integrity-led team environment

Technical Competencies

Fraud Risk Assessment and Mitigation,Investigation Reporting and Documentation,Root Cause Analysis and Risk Identification,Strong investigative and analytical skills

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred) - •8–15+ years of relevant experience in fraud risk management, forensic investigations, ethics & compliance, or internal audit - •Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CA, CIA, or certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Ethics & Governance preferred - •Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, corporate governance practices, forensic investigation techniques, and internal control systems - •Proven experience in handling sensitive investigations and stakeholder management at senior levels - •Exposure to whistleblower frameworks, financial crime prevention, and compliance programs - •Ongoing training or certifications in investigations, compliance, or risk management will be an added advantage