This role will support the Legal leader responsible for Global Ethics and Compliance.
In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for the global Ethics and Compliance corporate office, addressing all matters related to our Code of Conduct, compliance policies, processes, and programs. You will also support the day-to-day operations of the Ethics and Compliance function within the Legal Department.
Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough corporate investigations. You will gather and analyze information to objectively establish facts, prepare detailed findings reports, recommend remedial actions, and effectively communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
To succeed, you will need to collaborate across various business units, cultures, and geographies within a complex corporate environment, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability. Additionally, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement within compliance programs, implementing new processes and enhancing existing ones.
The Work:
• Conduct internal corporate investigations globally, end-to-end
• Coordinate information requests across corporate functions and geographies
• Analyze records, including financial data, e-discovery and other relevant information
• Leverage strong attention to detail to thoroughly examine information gathered, spot discrepancies and trends that may indicate fraud or misconduct
• Interview suspects, witnesses and other relevant parties to gather information
• Work with internal teams, operational SMEs to identify gaps and conduct root cause analysis
• Identify remedial actions, prepare notes on investigation findings and evidence, clearly communicating outcomes to internal stakeholders
• Maintain organized records of investigations, ensuring thorough documentation
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain respect and impartiality
• Partner cross-functionally with global and regional corporate departments to advance all Ethics and Compliance activities
• Assist with Audit Committee reporting
• Review corporate policies for consistency and practicality
• Review policy exceptions and approval requests
• Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders on compliance matters
• Assist in developing Ethics and Compliance communication tools, training materials and execute awareness campaigns
• Lead limited-time projects, provide updates, produce status reports, and compile monthly/quarterly reports, as needed
• Demonstrate initiative and a global mindset in responsibilities with minimal direct supervision
• Manage workload efficiently and perform responsibilities proficiently
• Develop a deep understanding of Company’s operations, products and compliance programs
• Perform any and all additional duties to support Global Ethics and Compliance
• Occasional travel may be required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with relevant professional certifications (investigations, fraud, etc.)
• 7+ years’ experience in compliance, ethics, investigations, audit
• 2+ years’ experience in fraud, cyber fraud, or other financial crime-related analysis, investigations, or other equivalent
• Proficiency in a foreign language (Spanish or Chinese preferred) • Experience conducting global internal corporate investigations, with an understanding of multi-jurisdictional complexities
• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Office skills inclusive of proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of e-discovery software, preferably Microsoft Purview
• Experience with ethics hotline case management systems (NAVEX preferred)
• Technological savviness and ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Proven ability to assist e-discovery data requesters and recipients with narrowing data searches and digesting data to ensure relevant data is identified, preserved, and reviewed accurately
• Understanding of procedures around data preservation, privacy, and electronic evidence collection, handling and storage
• Ability to assess situations, identify patterns, uncover critical information, and make informed decisions based on evidence
• Strong skills in gathering and analyzing information from various sources, such as documents, spreadsheets, and interviews, including identifying small but important details or discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good judgment for timely decision-making in fast-paced environment
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations, and addressing dissenting opinions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing workload independently and efficiently
• Knowledge of KYC and DDQ practices, anti-bribery and corruption laws
• Project management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience in a publicly traded company with a large international footprint preferred
• Impeccable integrity and unbiased judgment
• Collaborative interpersonal skills, with a focus on transparency, inclusion and respect
• Flexibility to adjust work hours for interactions in multiple time zones (preferred)
• A sense of humor and common sense are a plus
Our Benefits
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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