Associate Director - Whistleblower Investigations

About Company

A global consulting and technology partner enabling businesses to innovate faster, enhance customer experiences, and drive digital transformation at scale.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Oversight
• Co-ordinate with Whistleblower Investigation Committee (WBIC) and Principal Director – Governance to ensure adherence to the company’s global whistleblower policy
• Collaborate with the Chief Ombudsperson, CHRO, Legal Counsel, and Audit teams to ensure robust governance.
• Case Management
• Receive, acknowledge, and triage whistleblower complaints.
• Oversee delegation of investigations to internal teams or external agencies.
• Ensure interim updates to relevant stakeholders (e.g., CFO, Legal, HR) as per policy.
• Investigations
• Conduct or supervise independent, unbiased investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud, harassment, or ethical violations
• Review evidence including financial records, emails, chats, and interview transcripts.
• Draft detailed investigation reports and recommend appropriate actions.
   

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws such as the Whistleblower Protection Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal codes of conduct
• Recommend preventive measures and anti-fraud controls in various processes which are covered in the Whistleblower investigations.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with HR Compliances and teams to ensure coordinated response and resolution.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on trends and systemic risks.
• Training & Awareness
• Develop training programs and awareness campaigns on whistleblower rights and reporting mechanisms.
• Promote a culture of transparency and ethical conduct.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Law Finance, Compliance, or related field.
• Certifications such as ACFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or Forensic Investigation credentials preferred
• Strong understanding of global whistleblower laws and data privacy practices. ,
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interrogation skills

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills : Fraud detection, Incident investigation, Governance

Candidate Industry Requirement: any

Candidate Location Requirement: any

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