Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Finance Office is hiring a Manager, Fraud and Forensics to support senior executives by managing all the daily activities involved in conducting independent, objective, and constructive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption or dishonesty, intentional acts, or failures to act, that are carried out with the purpose to deprive Metrolinx, or Metrolinx’ clients, of rights or assets. The Manager, Fraud and Forensics will ensure staff are conducting investigations in adherence to Internal Fraud Investigative protocols and policy, the Internal Audit Charter; and professional industry best practices including the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
This role is focused on leading internal corporate fraud investigations and enterprise fraud risk management within a large public sector organization. Investigations primarily involve employee misconduct, procurement fraud, conflicts of interest, corruption, asset misappropriation, ethics violations, and other breaches of organizational policies and internal controls. This is not a banking fraud, AML, transaction monitoring, payment fraud, or financial services fraud operations role.
This role is an in‑office position based at our 20 Bay Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
What will I be doing?
- Manages the execution of fraud investigative reviews, Third Party investigative coordination and coordinates priorities throughout the organization with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
- Manages the reporting cycle within investigative engagements ensuring fraud investigative reports are comprehensive, detailing the allegations investigated, method of investigation, findings, and recommendations to management.
- Key support to Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics and the Director, Internal Audit to develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Provides advice and collaborates with the Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics to maintain a comprehensive Fraud Portfolio strategy and assess the adequacy of Metrolinx’ fraud risk management, controls, and governance processes.
- Manages investigations, using an appropriate blend of internal skills and co-sourced expertise and coordinates with the General Counsel’s office following consultation with the Internal Audit Director and Senior Manager Fraud and Forensics.
- Leads the annual review and adjustment of the Metrolinx Fraud Policy and associated Fraud Policy Awareness training / attestation process and manages the development and execution of a comprehensive fraud awareness communications strategy within Metrolinx.
- Conducts research to identify, assess and recommend viable, practical solutions to specific financial crime / fraudulent activities and risk exposures.
- Develops documentation and ensures implementation of fraud risk management practices and procedures for recording, investigating, monitoring of fraud risks.
- Responsible for the identification of key performance indicators for fraud risk management and performs regular data analytics with associated tracking & reporting.
Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the appropriate resources and guidance for the demands of the function.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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