Position Summary :
Whistleblower Investigations will lead the end-to-end process of managing whistleblower complaints, ensuring timely, fair, and confidential investigations. This role is critical to upholding the Company//'s integrity, ethical standards, and compliance with global whistleblower protection laws.
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.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with high ethical standards.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive investigations with discretion.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and legal counsel.