Ethics and Conduct Investigator

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- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary

The Priority Investigations & Whistleblowing (PI&W) unit is an investigative unit within the Compliance function of the bank. It manages the whistleblowing platforms and processes in the bank and also investigates issues that pose significant risks to the bank. In managing the whistleblowing platforms and processes in the bank, the team receives whistleblows that fall into different categories. Broadly, the allegations recorded in these whistleblows fall into the categories of either employee dishonesty generally covered by Forensics and Employee Relations (ER) (on people) related matters previously covered by ER. This unit is setting up an ER investigative function.
- PI&W is therefore looking to recruit investigators who are responsible for investigating workplace issues and employee concerns, such as harassment, discrimination, policy violations and other behavioural or ethical breaches. PI&W is therefore looking to recruit investigators who: are suitably qualified
- have the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise to respond to each investigation
- have proven track records in investigating ethics related matters
- have experience in working independently
- have experience is working in different parts of the country.

In addition, the investigator is to bring the correct tone and flavour in conducting himself/herself which matches the profiles of the investigations and their stakeholders.
The issues to be investigated will mostly cover the following areas:

- Bullying
- Victimisation
- Harassment
- Nepotism
- Unethical behaviour
- Racism
- Sexual harassment.

The issues could also relate to those not covered above, but which require investigation, such as:

- Breaches of ethical compliance
- Unfair labour practices.

The key accountabilities of the investigator will be to conduct and manage investigations, effectively manage stakeholders, portray a professional competence and be part of a team managing the whistleblowing activities. These are discussed below.

Job Description

Accountability: Investigations- Conduct ER investigations in accordance with best practices, guidelines and key ER principles across all areas of the bank in South Africa- Respond to requests to investigate issues from various sources- Liaise with the Head: PI&W and other members of PI&W- Conduct investigations (on an end - to -end basis) efficiently and effectively. In doing so:
- Be accountable for scoping investigation plans-
- Be responsible for the quality of the output of investigations-
- Manage stakeholders-
- Be resourceful and creative in conducting/managing investigations-
- Manage confidentiality requirements on each assignment-
- Suggest remedial action to be taken by respective Business Units-
- Write reports of high quality setting out factual findings-
- Present findings including insights and/or recommendations-
- In case of substantiated allegations, assisting management with preparation of potential disciplinary meetings and being a witness during internal disciplinary processes including the CCMA.-
- Assist with post investigation on formal proceedings (such as testifying at civil recovery and criminal proceedings)-
- Understand legal frameworks of investigations-
- Ensure that effective record keeping from investigations takes place.-
- Use the PI&W Case Management System- Provide Management Information and reports to key stakeholders.

Accountability: Manage investigations independently- Manage investigations independently- Be prepared to travel to all areas of South Africa at short notice- Be prepared to conduct investigations for extended periods away from home- Have sufficient soft skills to deal with investigations involving sensitive issues- Have the ability to make sound judgment calls on investigations- Be proactive- Collaborative; work closely with Human Capital, Legal and management teams to resolve employee relations issues.- To set the right example in conducting and managing investigations by:
- Leading from the front by having a strong work ethic-
- Being self-directed and self-sufficient. Accountability: Relationship/Stakeholder management- Develop key relationships with business leaders within the bank and promote a positive impression of themselves- Understand the needs and expectations of the stakeholders- Be available to Management across South Africa- Develop key relationships with stakeholders, being, Head: PI&W, Head: Conduct & Ethics, Investigations, Chief Compliance Officers, ER and Employment Legal.- Develop key relationships within the investigations environment in the bank, including other forensic functions within the bank- Devel