Fraud and Risk Department

SENIOR FRAUD RISK SPECIALIST

The above vacancy exists within the Fraud and Risk department and reports to the Senior Fraud, Risk and Data Analyst.The purpose of this role is to investigate fraudulent activity, perform analyses and identify root causes on potential fraud losses, protect the organisation by proactively preventing and detecting fraud across all business units. Execute the Fraud Risk management strategy as well as to provide specialist advice and support to ensure consistent and seamless mitigation fraud risk. Ensure the efficient and effective control over potential fraud risk activities, regulatory reporting and associations compliance. Keep abreast with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders internally and externally in the organisation to accurately execute and adhere to the rules and regulations.

August 31, 2025
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The above vacancy exists within the Fraud and Risk department and reports to the Senior Fraud, Risk and Data Analyst.

The purpose of this role is to investigate fraudulent activity, perform analyses and identify root causes on potential fraud losses, protect the organisation by proactively preventing and detecting fraud across all business units. Execute the Fraud Risk management strategy as well as to provide specialist advice and support to ensure consistent and seamless mitigation fraud risk. Ensure the efficient and effective control over potential fraud risk activities, regulatory reporting and associations compliance. Keep abreast with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders internally and externally in the organisation to accurately execute and adhere to the rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate must have successfully a Degree in Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Fraud Investigations, Risk Management or the equivalent and have at least five years’ experience. A Certified Fraud Examiner certification with ACFE would be advantageous.

Goals:

- Risk assessment

- Fraud detection & Prevention

- Investigations

- Reporting & Documentation

- Collaboration & Compliance

- Training & Awareness

- Data analysis

Minimum requirements:

- Degree in Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Fraud Investigations, Risk Management or the equivalent

- A Certified Fraud Examiner certification with ACFE would be advantageous.

- 5 – 7 years fraud risk management experience

- Experience in Risk and/or Compliance

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong administration and investigation skills

- Advanced computer skills, including Word & Excel

- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

- Accuracy and attention to detail is an essential requirement

Core Competencies:

- Ability to produce results in an unsupervised environment

- Administration skills

- Strong research and analytical skills

- Organising ability

- Problem solving ability

- Customer focused

- Ability to lead

- Time management skills.

If you are confident that you have the necessary qualification and experience to perform the above-mentioned duties, please forward your CV in confidence to recruit@samro.org.za

Closing Date: 31st August 2025.

If you do not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity policy.

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