Position
Corporate Investigations Financial and Regulatory EMEA Lead
Career Level
Associate Director
Location
London
Job Summary
Lead the EMEA investigations team, collaborating with senior leadership, legal and business units to design, execute, and report on complex investigations of alleged misconduct. Ensure investigations adhere to internal policies, legal requirements and best practices while maintaining impartiality and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with senior company leadership to assess and address significant legal risks associated with investigations.
- Manage teams of investigative personnel assembled to address reported allegations.
- Manage notification, recording and reporting processes related to investigations.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing regional investigations team, providing coaching, guidance and oversight.
- Define scope, develop investigative plans, notify appropriate personnel and conduct interviews.
- Compile investigation status and reports, recommend and implement remedial measures.
- Exercise oversight and management of the investigation team to ensure effective and timely review, assignment and investigation of matters.
- Ensure investigations are conducted impartially, in accordance with internal policies, legal requirements and best practices.
- Develop effective processes related to identifying and reporting trends, and provide updates on data related to investigations.
- Make strategic decisions and outcomes that impact the Corporate Investigations group.
- Execute global strategy set by the Global Director of Corporate Investigations.
- Work with and provide legal advice concerning risk and appropriate remedial measures to senior business and HR leadership.
- Serve as a liaison with functional Compliance Program leads.
- Work directly with law enforcement and other regulatory or enforcement agencies.
- Oversee, train and support attorneys and other investigative personnel assembled to conduct investigations.
- Stay abreast of legal developments affecting investigations, rights of reporting individuals, rights of accused, and compliance‑related standards.
- Monitor emerging technologies and actively utilize innovative tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the investigation process.
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, ensuring transparency and confidence in the investigation process.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert on investigations, whistleblowing and ethical conduct.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, confidentiality and ethical decision‑making within the team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.
Education
- Qualified lawyer required.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting and supervising investigations.
- Experience conducting Code of Business Ethics/financial fraud investigations.
- Experience dealing with regulatory and governmental investigations.
- Experience drafting confidential legal reports and advising senior leadership on ethical conduct/compliance‑related risks and personnel‑related remedial action.
- Experience conducting associated litigation and/or employment litigation.
Work Requirements
- Appropriate travel may be required.
Skill Requirements, Behaviors and Attributes
- Interpersonal skills, strategic business acumen, confidence and capability in addressing sensitive and complicated ethical conduct/compliance and personnel‑related matters.
- Knowledge of ethical/conduct/compliance‑related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws.
- Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non‑executives and capable of influencing key decisions.
- Able to project manage and prioritize investigations.
- Understands the value of diversity and recognizes the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
- Demonstrates inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
Corporate Investigations Financial and Regulatory EMEA Lead employer: Accenture UK & Ireland
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