Senior Officer Investigation

The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Intake and Analysis Unit and will work closely with colleague investigators. S/he will have regular contact with colleagues in other Directorates.

Accountabilities:

Under the day-to-day direction and guidance of the Head of Unit, you will:

• Undertake desk reviews and research relevant facts;
• Contact complainants and persons internal and external to the EIB, to obtain all relevant information relating to an allegation, to make a full and detailed assessment;
• Determine according to the intake procedure which issues should be fully investigated and which should be closed at assessment stage;
• Fully document the receipt of allegations and record case decisions to provide an audit trail and/or contribute to further, intelligence-based analysis;
• Regularly report progress on cases and material obtained to assist in determining appropriate action;
• Monitor the implementation of actions following the assessment;
• Keep up to date on latest developments in fraud investigations and related topics;
• Propose to the Head of the Investigations Division in the form of a well-written case assessment note, based on detailed analysis, a recommendation on whether an investigation should be opened;
• Take action in the absence of the Head of the Intake and Analysis Unit;
• More generally, contribute to raising appropriate awareness in the organisation of possible cases of fraud etc.;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policy to prevent and reduce the actual or potential damage for EIB and its clients; 
• Translate case-related experience into the development of new anti-fraud measures in the EIB, under the direction of the Head of Unit;
• Direct and monitor the activities of external consultants, if applicable;
• Involve other business units and coordinate with internal or external partners such as law enforcement and other IFI’s;
• If necessary, support the other units of IG/IN with investigation, exclusion or policy work.

Qualifications:

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in investigations, law or other relevant field of study;
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience within the fields of investigation, prosecution, criminal analysis or forensic audit; (Preference will be given to candidates with more senior exposure)
• Knowledge of investigation methodology and strong demonstrated experience in conducting a wide range of assessments and/or investigations into alleged fraud, corruption, harassment, breaches of code of conduct or other similar prohibited activities;
• Experience working as an investigator or case assessor with the investigations office of an international organisation is an advantage;
• Sector knowledge: investment banking, equity business, procurement procedures (incl. EU tendering procedures), infrastructure projects would be considered an asset;
• Experience acquired in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) will be considered as a strong asset;
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical-thinking skills;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of specialised analytical and forensic software would be an advantage;
• High level training in the field of open source research and analysis would be an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge and writing skills of English and/or French (*), with a good command of the other. (Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage).

Source:  https://erecruitment.eib.org/psc/hr/EIBJOBS/CAREERS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=109892&PostingSeq=1&