RISK OFFICER – FORENSICS

Risk Officer Forensics Jobs in Lusaka – Join Bayport Financial Services Bayport Financial Services invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Risk Officer - Forensics based in Lusaka, Zambia. This role offers a full-time opportunity to contribute to forensic investigations, fraud analytics, and risk management within a respected financial institution.

If you are seeking risk officer forensics jobs in Lusaka, this position provides an excellent platform to apply your expertise in fraud detection and prevention.

Role Overview:

• Risk Officer - Forensics The primary responsibility of the Risk Officer - Forensics is to lead and support investigations into suspected fraud, theft, misconduct, and other irregular activities.
• You will be tasked with gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence while providing detailed fraud monitoring and reporting in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities in Risk Officer Forensics Jobs in Lusaka Conduct and assist forensic investigations involving allegations of fraud, theft, forgery, misappropriation, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other misconduct.

Interview complainants, witnesses, and persons of interest, ensuring accurate documentation of statements and interview notes. Prepare comprehensive investigation reports detailing allegations, investigative procedures, evidence analysis, findings, and conclusions.

Maintain and update the fraud incident and case management register to ensure all cases are logged, tracked, and resolved with documented outcomes. Support fraud risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across products, processes, branches, and third-party relationships.

Monitor fraud key risk indicators and report deviations, loss trends, and emerging fraud patterns to the Head of Risk. Follow up on the implementation of recommendations and control improvements arising from closed investigations.

Contribute to the development and delivery of fraud awareness training and campaigns targeting employees and customers. Ensure consistent application of forensic policies and procedures throughout the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience Minimum Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Economics, Law, Criminology, or a related field.

Professional certification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent forensic qualification is an advantage or in progress. At least 2 to 3 years of practical experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk management, internal audit, or criminal investigations.

Proficient knowledge of investigation techniques, evidence handling, and chain of custody principles. Understanding of common fraud schemes and typologies within lending and financial services.

Strong interviewing, statement-taking, and evidence documentation skills. Excellent analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Effective report writing and communication skills. Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Application Process Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their applications by sending a current CV along with professional and academic certificates to Apply Now. Please note that the closing date for applications is 10 August 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages. About Bayport Financial Services Bayport Financial Services is a leading organisation in the banking and finance sector, committed to upholding integrity and excellence in risk management and fraud prevention.

Join our team to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.