Investigation Team, Associate Director

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Investigation Team, Associate Director

Position is responsible for addressing and resolving complex employee/partner investigations and issues on a wide range of Code of Conduct-related topics. 

 

The Opportunity:

The Ethics and Compliance Investigations Team Associate Director works as part of the centralized Ethics and Compliance Investigations Team to conduct, manage, and/or oversee Code of Conduct related investigations. The role will work closely with Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM) leaders to implement investigation strategies and programs, and Talent and/or GCO on individual matters. The position is responsible for holistically investigating, addressing and resolving a wide range of Code of Conduct matters.  

 

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct, manage, and/or oversee Code of Conduct related investigations, including high risk and complex investigations
• Assist in developing strategy, philosophy, processes, programs, and protocols governing Code of Conduct related investigations, from triage and intake through closure of matters
• Supervise and/or mentor other ECIT team members as required
• Participate as necessary in intake analysis to determine appropriate disposition of inquiries
• Conduct interviews of relevant persons
• Draft and edit memorandum summarizing factual conclusions, including reviewing conclusions and findings for accuracy and consistency
• Interpret and analyze highly sensitive data related to potential Code of Conduct related investigations
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Participate in detailed reporting and analysis to inform stakeholders and identify trends and root causes

• Assess, create, and implement development plans and opportunities for the investigative team to build investigative skills and subject matter expertise

• Maintain strong relationships with ECRM, GCO, Talent, the business, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage or participate in large, complex projects.

• Present findings and analysis to firm leadership, as necessary
• Make recommendations and develop plans for relevant trainings, awareness raising, and communications to ECIT, ECRM, and the firm at large to help reduce non-compliance

 

Decision Making Responsibilities

You will be responsible for interpreting and analyzing highly sensitive data related to Code of Conduct related concerns, including potential policy violations. You will also assess situations to determine risk and mitigation opportunities and escalate as necessary to appropriate parties (e.g., ECRM, General Counsel Office, or Talent). 

 

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Extensive experience conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize high volumes of information to reach factual conclusions  
• Strong writing skills, including investigative summary memos or other legal documents
• Effective and balanced interviewing skills that successfully ascertain facts in a respectful manner
• Strong teaming skills with proven ability to build and lead teams and develop talent  
• Knowledge of applicable employment law & practices