Risk Investigations Lead

11 hours ago


Hyderabad, Telangana, India myGwork Full time

Amazon's Vendor Investigations and Transaction Accuracy (VITA) team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Risk Investigations Specialist to join the Retail Investigations team onsite in Hyderabad, India.

The ideal candidate will be self-reliant to investigate assigned highly complex, ambiguous, and comprehensive investigations to identify business problems and root causes to prescribe relevant controls. They will work with Product and Program managers, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, teams, Risk SMEs across areas, as well as stakeholders outside of VITA based on business requirements.

This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, including Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Corporate Audit, Field Security, and Loss Prevention, related software teams, IT, and Fraud Security, and other related areas.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Functioning as a Senior Fraud Investigator by providing investigative services and guidance to cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
  • Conducting complex forensic investigations in a timely manner within an ambiguous environment using data analysis, SQL queries, multiple internal tools, and outsourced intelligence.
  • Displaying high-level ownership throughout the investigation lifecycle by defining investigation requirements, facilitating and reporting progress, and identifying blockers and providing resolutions or workarounds.
  • Working as a Project Manager when required for short- to medium-term investigations, establishing procedures, and monitoring progress.
  • Insisting on high standards by writing effective documents summarizing findings and proposing solutions.
  • Identifying gaps and risks in current mechanisms and policies and recommending solutions to policy-owning teams.
  • Identifying technology gaps and working with tech teams on solutions.
  • Driving broader risk mitigation activities by working with other teams such as Internal Audit or Loss Prevention.
  • Providing effective guidance to team members for cross-skilling and professional development of the wider VITA team.

About the Team:

VITA is a vertical of Global Finance Operations (FinOps) Theft, Fraud, Abuse, and Waste (T-FAW) program. It identifies, prevents, and recovers erroneous, fraudulent, or wasteful payments to all vendors globally. VITA uses rule-based models and machine learning techniques to identify duplicate or fraudulent invoices, data anomalies, and potentially fraudulent vendors both in the corporate and retail space.

The estimated salary for this position is ₹10,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 6+ years of post-qualification experience in risk and fraud management.
  • Experience in data mining techniques or related analytics to detect fraud patterns, financial crimes, payment fraud, collusion, etc.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting with professional certifications/experience in Investigations.
  • Experience in handling complex, high-value investigations (e.g., retail, cybercrime, accounts payable fraud) in a global organization.
  • Experience in organizing and analyzing case management databases.
  • Basic knowledge of investigation interviews, privacy laws, evidence gathering, and the judicial process.
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CA, CWA, or CFE certification.
  • Knowledge of loss prevention mitigation techniques applicable to distribution centers and supply chain operations.
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge of SQL.
  • Experience managing, analyzing, and communicating results to senior management.
  • Experience working with global stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations of EU/NA region w.r.t. e-commerce/vendors, etc.


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