Role Summary
We are looking for a Regional Compliance Manager to lead and oversee internal investigations across our markets involving misconduct fraud bribery corruption conflict of interest labor rights violations discrimination harassment breaches of data protection and own the whistleblower framework. This role is critical in upholding our ethical standards protecting employees rights and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations across the region..
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in employment law labor rights and whistleblower framework with a proven track record of managing sensitive investigations across multiple jurisdictions. He/she will be responsible for supervising the full lifecycle of investigations case intake evidence gathering interviews reporting and closure while maintaining the highest standards of objectivity confidentiality and legal integrity. This is a regional role that requires occasional travel and close collaboration with Legal HR Compliance and other key stakeholders.
Whats On Your Plate
Lead and manage the full lifecycle of internal investigations across the region involving corruption bribery conflict of interest fraud embezzlement money laundering discrimination harassment and other forms of misconduct or noncompliance.
Allocate and prioritize investigation assignments based on case severity resource availability and regional risks.
Act as the escalation point for complex sensitive or crossborder cases ensuring objective and thorough handling.
Develop and maintain investigation procedures interview protocols evidence handling standards and reporting templates aligned with best practices and legal requirements.
Regularly review ongoing cases and investigation reports submitted by others providing feedback and ensuring quality control.
Build strong relationships with Legal HR Data Privacy Security and regional business leadership to align on investigation handling and outcomes.
Maintain a central case management log ensure accurate documentation and produce trend analyses and dashboards for senior leadership.
Prepare and deliver briefings periodic reports and executive summaries of highprofile investigations to GRC leadership and other stakeholders.
Identify recurring issues control gaps or policy weaknesses and support remediation planning with the relevant teams.
Lead whistleblower investigations under the companys SpeakUp program ensuring protection of reporters and timely followup.
Provide training awareness sessions or case learnings to business units to reinforce ethical culture and prevent future misconduct.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Law Human Rights Employment Law or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g. LLM Masters in Compliance or Ethics) or professional certifications such as CFE or equivalent are a plus.
57 years of experience conducting internal investigations related to misconduct discrimination retaliation labor rights violations harassment and whistleblower complaints preferably in a multinational or regional context.
Deep understanding of labor laws employee protections data privacy regulations and whistleblower protection frameworks across the Middle East or broader regional jurisdictions.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive investigations with independence objectivity and discretion including fieldwork and employee interviews.
Experience managing or overseeing case intake triage evidence gathering report writing and postinvestigation action planning.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear factual and legally sound investigation summaries and executivelevel briefs.
Ability to navigate crossborder employment issues and cultural dynamics while ensuring adherence to internal policies and applicable labor regulations.
Familiarity with corporate grievance mechanisms ethics hotlines and whistleblower program governance is highly desirable.
Skilled in building trust with diverse stakeholders including Legal HR Business Units and external counsel where necessary.
Fluent in English; Arabic is highly preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel within the region to support or lead onsite investigations
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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