Compliance Lead Investigator - North America

Description

• Assess initial allegations, create investigation plans, gather and analyze evidence, conduct interviews with relevant parties, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Conduct and lead investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, ensuring close coordination with Human Resources.
• Oversee the daily management of the compliance reporting channels and case management system, ensuring that all investigation files are maintained accurately, confidentially, and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and regional business leaders to ensure a coordinated, consistent and effective approach to investigations.
• Lead and co-lead compliance investigations from start to finish.
• Prepare clear, concise, and thorough investigation reports for presentation to leadership and relevant committees, including recommendations for corrective actions and consistent application of the company's disciplinary framework in accordance with the company’s compliance policies and applicable laws.
• Support the continuous improvement of the compliance investigations program, including the development of global policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver targeted training and communications on various ethics and integrity topics to promote awareness and embed a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Manage and lead investigations related to allegations of business integrity issues, such as fraud, improper use of company resources, and conflicts of interest, in close partnership with Internal Audit, Finance, and relevant business segments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources) required. A Law Degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting corporate internal investigations in a multinational corporate, consulting, or law firm environment, with a focus on compliance and ethics matters.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated up to 25%).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Familiarity with compliance case management systems, e-discovery tools, and digital forensic concepts related to corporate investigations is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with the highest degree of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-border investigations.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred; proficiency in other languages such as French, Italian or Portuguese is a significant advantage.
• Deep knowledge of compliance principles and investigation best practices.

Benefits

• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Flexible work arrangements
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Savings & Retirement benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance