Forensic Manager

Location: Lagos, Mainland

WatchGuard Group Limited is a leading Safety, Personal and Asset Protection Company delivering integrated security, loss prevention, and risk management solutions across Nigeria. 

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Forensic Manager to lead our forensic and investigative services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing forensic investigations, supporting clients with evidence-based findings, developing the Company’s forensic practice and contributing to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Forensic Investigations

1. Lead and conduct forensic investigations involving fraud, financial crimes, workplace misconduct, asset misappropriation, cyber-related incidents and other corporate investigations 
2. Plan and execute investigations while ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards 
3. Gather, preserve, analyse and document physical, digital, financial and documentary evidence 
4. Conduct interviews and obtain witness statements where necessary
5. Prepare comprehensive forensic investigation reports suitable for management, regulatory and legal purposes

Corporate Investigations 

1. Conduct internal investigations relating to employee misconduct, theft, fraud, corruption, policy violations and ethical breaches 
2. Support clients in conducting due diligence and background investigations
3. Carry out surveillance, intelligence gathering and fact-finding assignments 
4. Assign clients in identifying operational vulnerabilities and fraud risks

Risk Advisory & Compliance 

1. Conduct fraud risk assessments and forensic reviews 
2. Recommend internal control improvements to prevent fraud and operational losses
3. Advise clients on governance, compliance and risk mitigation strategies 
4. Support regulatory compliance reviews and investigations 

Client Management & Business Development 

1. Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, legal practitioners, financial institutions, insurance companies and regulatory agencies 
2. Identify opportunities to expand the Company’s forensic and investigative services 
3. Prepare technical and commercial proposals for prospective clients 
4. Participate in client presentations, business meetings and industry engagements 

Practice Development 

1. Develop methodologies, investigation protocols and quality assurance standards for forensic engagements 
2. Supervise and mentor forensic investigators and consultants
3. Ensure confidentiality and integrity throughout all assignments 
4. Prepare periodic reports on departmental performance and business opportunities 

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Security Management or a related discipline
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in forensic investigations, fraud examination, corporate investigations, audit, compliance or risk management
3. Experience in managing complex investigations from planning to reporting 
4. Excellent investigative and analytical skills 
5. Strong report-writing and documentation abilities
6. Competence in commercial awareness and client relationship management 

Strong Qualities  

1. Creative and entrepreneurial 
2. Confident and professional
3. Strong interpersonal skills 
4. Ability to work independently and take initiative
5. High level of integrity and discretion 
6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment