Corporate Investigations Financial and Regulatory EMEA Lead in London

Overview

Position

Corporate Investigations Financial and Regulatory EMEA Lead

Career Level

Associate Director

Location

London

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI.

The firm focuses on client value creation, global collaboration, ethical conduct, and responsible AI adoption.

This role sits within a global investigations function that partners with legal and business teams to oversee corporate compliance investigations arising from Accenture’s reporting channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional investigations team, providing coaching, guidance, and oversight on investigations.
• Manage and oversee internal and external resources to conduct significant and complex allegations of misconduct related to financial and regulatory matters; define scope, develop investigative plans, notify appropriate personnel, conduct interviews, compile status reports, and recommend/remedial actions.
• Exercise oversight to ensure investigations are conducted impartially, in accordance with internal policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Develop processes for identifying and reporting investigation trends and provide updates on data related to investigations.
• Make strategic decisions and outcomes impacting the Corporate Investigations group; execute global strategy set by the Global Director of Corporate Investigations.
• Collaborate with senior business and HR leadership to provide legal advice on risk and remedial measures; liaise with Compliance Program leads.
• Work with law enforcement and other regulatory or enforcement agencies as needed.
• Oversee, train, and support attorneys and investigative personnel; stay current on legal developments affecting investigations and whistleblowing rights and compliance standards.
• Utilize innovative tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the investigation process.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to ensure transparency and confidence in the investigation process.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on investigations, whistleblowing, and ethical conduct; promote professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making within the team.
• Stay abreast of reporting rights, accused rights, and related compliance standards; ensure responsible handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Qualified lawyer required.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting and supervising investigations, including:
• Conducting Code of Business Ethics / financial fraud investigations and dealing with regulatory and governmental investigations.
• Drafting confidential legal reports and advising senior leadership on ethical conduct and compliance-related risks, including personnel-related remedial action.
• Experience in associated litigation and/or employment litigation.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Interpersonal skills, strategic business acumen, and the ability to address sensitive ethical conduct/compliance and personnel matters.
• Knowledge of ethical/conduct/compliance risks, employee rights and obligations, and relevant laws.
• Team player who is collaborative, persuasive, and able to influence executives and other stakeholders.
• Ability to project manage and prioritize investigations.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; respect for individuals of all backgrounds.
• About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company delivering a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, technology, and operations.

The firm emphasizes digital transformation, AI, cloud, data, and industry expertise.

Equal Employment Opportunity statements and diversity initiatives are part of Accenture’s commitments.

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