Director, Internal Investigations

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

• Oversee Company’s Ethics Helpline and partner with Human Resources and other investigative functions across the Company to ensure timely responses to all concerns raised on the Helpline and other reporting channels.
• Conduct internal investigations globally, including developing investigation plans particular to each ethics and compliance concern, collect and review documents, interview witnesses, and reach and document findings.
• Advise the Company on internal investigations findings and appropriate remedial actions to be taken based on the findings.
• Help provide periodic updates to the Company’s management team concerning ethics and compliance concerns, and data and trends regarding compliance culture.
• Prepare quarterly Ethics & Compliance data for reporting to Board of Directors, Audit Committee, company leadership, and business units.
• Liaise with Company’s external auditors quarterly and as needed.
• Assist with training and communication initiatives related to Western Digital’s “Speak Up” culture and non-retaliation policy, including quarterly all-employee communications, annual online compliance training, and post-investigation leadership communications as needed.
• Analyze ethics and compliance investigations data (including root causes) to determine relevant trends and areas of compliance risk, and recommend effective modes of training, communication, and controls enhancements to address same.
• Develop robust, enterprise-wide set of post-investigation discipline and remediation data to ensure organizational justice through horizontal and vertical consistency of outcomes, and to assist Company in making post-investigation discipline and remediation decisions.
• Assist with preparation and escalation of root cause reports and remediation plans to ensure cross-functional follow-through on remediation recommendations for preventing future misconduct or other issues.

Qualifications

• JD degree with a strong academic record
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with emphasis on internal investigations, white collar litigation, and/or ethics & compliance
• Understanding of compliance laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, global Competition laws, and data privacy
• Experience in a company selling to distribution channels is a plus
• Experience investigating financial fraud, procurement improprieties, and employee misconduct preferred
• Experience in conducting and managing document reviews and electronic discovery
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, to be proactive and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to focus on critical priorities
• Strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to deliver crisp, clear, and concise executive presentations; professional presence and ability to interact effectively with executive management.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a demonstrated record of cross-functional collaboration; understands and effectively balances internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs
• Demonstrated ability to persuade and to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills; uses compelling arguments and positions them appropriately to gain the suppo