The Sr Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager serves as a trusted internal consultant to employees and leaders on ethics-related issues and is responsible for conducting highly complex, confidential and privileged investigations of suspected and reported violations of company policy, law, and the Code of Ethics, including export/sanction concerns, information exposure or data breaches, fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, financial crimes, conflict of interest, etc. This position also serves as the lead for international investigations. This position will report to the Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations and work closely across the Ethics team, as well as internal partners in Legal, HR, and Compliance. This is a remote opportunity.
What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?
Act as lead on internal domestic ethics & compliance investigations, including developing investigation plan, collecting and analyzing evidence, collaborating with internal partners, conducting interviews, and developing investigation report.
For complex investigations, leads cross-functional investigation team of data analysts, internal partners, and external consultants.
Serve as advisor to international counterparts for ethics & compliance investigations outside the United States.
Advise various levels of leadership, including the management committee, on investigation findings.
Serve as Assurant compliance representative in interactions with local, state and federal law enforcement related to ethics & compliance or internal investigations.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to ensure consistency in investigation process, outcomes, and remediation.
Manage, track and report on post-investigation remediation efforts.
Provide instruction and oversight of the investigations process, including the triage, management, and timely resolution of case investigations.
In partnership with internal stakeholders, ensure appropriate enforcement and consistency in investigation process, outcomes, remediation and compliance-related standards and disciplinary guidelines for identified violations.
Drive KPIs/investigation metrics to meet reporting responsibilities.
Implement and manage retaliation monitoring program.
Serve as mentor and trainer for internal ethics & compliance investigators to ensure best practices in investigative techniques.
Establish and ensure full implementation of compliance goals related to the end-to-end investigative process, identify, and resolve risks, and work with internal partners to implement a training and communications program in response to investigation outcomes.
Perform data analytics to identify patterns and trends, anomalies or systemic issues.
Communicate complex data or ideas to the investigation team and stakeholders through data visualization.
As a trusted internal consultant, provide guidance to employees seeking help with questions related to ethics & compliance policies, misconduct or the Code of Ethics.
Review regulatory requirements and incorporate those requirements into the development and advancement of investigation processes.
Ensure the validity and reliability of investigation data used to create dashboard statistics for reports to the Audit Committee, investigations oversight committee and other stakeholders.
Draft concise and insightful reports and PowerPoint decks for the Audit Committee, investigations oversight committee and other stakeholders. Assist VP in briefings to committee as needed.
Communicate insight into business or people risks to internal risk and compliance functions and as part of Compliance risk assessments.
Respond to information requests from external auditors and internal risk and compliance functions.
Design and deliver ethics and anti-fraud training for a variety of stakeholders across the organization.
Develop business communications designed to inform relevant parts of the business of new or changed laws, regulations, cases or trends impacting investigations which might be applicable to their business line.
Support other ethics & compliance initiatives, including ethics culture assessment, focus groups, and training and communications.
Monitor news and industry publications for new or changed laws, regulations, cases or trends impacting on investigations or risk for Assurant.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
A minimum 10 years of progressive work experience in planning, conducting and leading sensitive and complex investigations.
Minimum 7 years of experience in internal ethics and compliance or fraud investigations at a US-based or international company
Knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and Department of Justice expectations for an effective ethics & compliance program
Demonstrated project management skills including ability to plan and conduct multiple investigations simultaneously.
Experience leading briefing conversations with executives, including c-suite.
Experience collaborating with and influencing colleagues across business functions and geographies.
Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent.
CFE, CCEP, LPEC, or other advanced certification equivalent required.
Familiarity with technology used in the collection, preservation, and analysis of information for investigative purposes.
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
Ability to communicate effectively and with structured thinking, in writing and verbally, across all levels of the organization, including senior executives
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and the ability to work within a team and independently
Ability to work in a remote environment when necessary
Demonstrated excellent judgment, business acumen and professional demeanor
Ability to initiate, embrace and drive change in a dynamic environment
Ability to influence and create strong working relationships across the global organization.
Experience with working with case management software
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with specific emphasis in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or law degree a plus
What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?
This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How much should I expect to travel? 10-20%
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Pay Range
$99,200.00 - $165,600.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
Expected application deadline is
09/13/2024
If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Insurance and Consumer Services
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