Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager

Description

The Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager leads complex, hands-on internal investigations and supports ethics and compliance programs for North American operations. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies by translating compliance risks and business priorities into practical, risk-based actions. It manages investigations end-to-end and helps implement the broader Compliance Program, including risk assessments and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex internal investigations from intake and scoping through fact-finding, interviews, evidence review, findings, recommendations, reporting, and case closure

• Manage misconduct and compliance concerns raised through the Hotline and other reporting channels; assess allegations, risk, and investigative approach while maintaining independence and impartiality

• Investigate matters including fraud and financial misconduct, bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, third-party misconduct, whistleblower allegations, and other potential violations of law or company policy

• Manage multiple concurrent investigations, prioritizing by risk, severity, and business impact; coordinate resources and ensure timely, well-documented progress

• Gather and analyze evidence, conduct investigative interviews, and prepare clear, well-supported findings and recommendations

• Identify current and emerging compliance risks and translate investigation trends into corrective actions, controls, and risk-mitigation measures

• Support the Compliance Program through compliance risk assessments, training, policy guidance, and practical advice on ethical decision-making and applicable requirements

• Partner with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Finance, and other functions while maintaining confidentiality and need-to-know handling

• Provide decision-ready reporting to senior management on significant compliance matters, and constructively challenge decisions that could compromise compliance or integrity

• Promote a culture of integrity and speak-up behavior, including protection against retaliation and leader accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice, or a related discipline

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, investigations, ethics, legal, fraud, forensic accounting, internal audit, or a related risk function

• Hands-on experience leading complex internal investigations end-to-end (intake/scoping through closure)

• Experience investigating fraud, financial misconduct, bribery/corruption, conflicts of interest, third-party misconduct, whistleblower allegations, or similar ethics/compliance matters

• Proven ability to manage multiple investigations concurrently and prioritize based on risk and business impact

• Strong knowledge of relevant compliance laws, regulations, investigative practices, and emerging risk trends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing practical recommendations

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders

• Clear, persuasive communication and sound judgment to present sensitive findings to senior management

• Uncompromising ethical standards, integrity, impartial judgment, and accountability

• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including on short notice

Benefits

• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only; future sponsorship for work authorization not available

• Commitment to a diverse workforce (EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled)

• Support for STEM initiatives (FIRST Robotics, AWIM)