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Associate Director at FK International - Financial Search and Selection
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Claims Manager, you will work alongside specialist claims handlers to manage suspicious claims and shape fraud prevention strategies.
In doing this, you will review referred cases, analyse claims data and coordinate investigative efforts to combat fraudulent activity. This role is a key part of the Claims Anti-Fraud team within this Irish-owned Insurance provider.
This in-house position involves engaging external resources, supporting referrals to An Garda Síochána for potential prosecution, and strengthening the credibility of Anti-Fraud initiatives.
You’ll also be presenting findings to senior stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and Stakeholders, as well as contributing to fraud awareness training within the company.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Acting as the primary contact and referral point for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), the Criminal Assets Bureau, and peers in other insurers.
* Analysing claims data to identify fraud patterns and tackle fraudulent activity in groups rather than individually.
* Advising claims handlers on case referrals and the strategic use of external investigative resources.
* Coordinating with private investigators and external fraud specialists to manage complex fraud cases.
* Preparing and submitting investigation files on suspected fraudulent claims to the Insurance Fraud Coordination Office (IFCO).
* Liaising with Garda investigating officers, securing evidence from local Garda divisions and facilitating Data Protection requests.
* Monitoring Circuit Criminal Court cases involving claimants, attending sentencing, and instructing defence solicitors when necessary.
* Building internal fraud investigation capabilities, ensuring evidence is gathered, preserved, and presented effectively.
* Staying informed on emerging fraud techniques, industry best practices, and counter-fraud strategies to enhance fraud prevention efforts.
Your Background
- Extensive experience in law enforcement (An Garda Síochána, PSNI) or private investigations at a senior level within financial fraud.
- A commensurate network of professional contacts within these areas is desirable.
- Proven ability to coordinate investigations, set strategy, and manage fraud-related cases.
- Proficient in digital systems and knowledgeable about data protection regulations.
What you’ll get
Opportunity to lead and manage high-profile fraud investigations with national impact.
Exposure to working closely with senior-level stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and industry peers.
Involvement in shaping fraud prevention strategies and contributing to organisational goals.
Experience working with advanced digital systems and investigative tools.
Direct influence on enhancing the effectiveness and profile of anti-fraud initiatives within the company.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Insurance
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