Description
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the senior special investigator based in mexico city has responsibility for special investigations in mexico. This role is part of the global compliance, ethics, and integrity office with responsibility to conduct investigations into allegations of violations of company policies and unethical behavior. We require individuals with the highest integrity who can work independently to conduct investigations and mitigate risk to the company. We investigate issues throughout the company, which provides this position insight into all aspects of the business. We work closely with our trusted colleagues from the broader office of general counsel (ogc), people matters (pm), human resources (hr), global security, general auditor's office (gao), and internal control (ic) to resolve reported and identified concerns.
responsibilities
position responsibilities:
* assess allegations, properly scope and conduct investigations.
* align scoping and investigation procedures with si management to ensure proper scope and timely completion of investigations.
* conduct professional and tailored investigations including systems review, investigative interviews and communication with complainants.
* perform email reviews and other data analysis of collected information.
* provide timely and well synthesized investigation reporting and updates to management.
* manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workloads.
* routinely engage with leadership and cross functional teams. Effectively deliver difficult or unpopular messages with a diplomatic, solution-oriented approach.
* support remediation both internally and externally, as needed.
* provide accurate and timely updates in the case reporting system.
qualifications
position requirements / primary skills required:
* high integrity and ethics.
* self-starter.
* ability to have difficult, sometimes confrontational, conversations.
* curiosity, patience, and emotional resiliency with outstanding interpersonal skills.
* strong written and verbal communication skills in english and spanish.
* exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, objectivity, and precision as reflected in research and reporting.
* high level of professionalism.
* ability to learn and comprehend quickly.
* ability to analyze, interpret, and succinctly summarize large volumes of data and other information.
* able to ensure confidentiality in investigative matters.
* ability to handle the investigation independently or with a team.
* proficiency in the use of microsoft office suite, specifically word, excel, and powerpoint, is required.
* familiarity with relativity is a plus.
desired qualification:
* bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
* relevant professional post graduate qualification, or certified fraud examiner, or certified chartered accountant, or law degree is a plus.
* relevant investigations experience is an advantage.
experience:
* minimum 5+ years in legal, consulting, audit, internal control, finance, human resources, or compliance role.
desired experience:
* preference for experience at a multi-national corporation and working with a global team.
* experience with fraud and misconduct, forensic accounting, third-party risk management, human resources, conflicts of interest, theft, and bribery investigations.
* experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community, and with suppliers.
* experience in evaluating information to determine compliance with company policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
* experience in analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
* experience with project management (planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a project's specific goals and objectives).
disclaimer: ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability. #li-jra