Ethics and Compliance Investigator

Overview

Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects and have built a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.

We offer challenging and rewarding work in a variety of functional areas with safety and sustainability as our primary focus. Our culture is grounded in the values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Respect, supported by a code of conduct. We are committed to development, training and mentoring opportunities across a wide range of skills and functional areas. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package;

including health care options, retirement benefits and other flexible benefits. This is a remote role.

The Investigator of Ethics & Compliance Investigations (“Investigator”) will conduct investigations into alleged violations of the Balfour Beatty Code of Ethics and/or other policies and will support the continuous development and improvement of Balfour Beatty Communities’ Ethics & Compliance investigations program. The position reports to the Director of Ethics & Compliance Investigations and will work with the Ethics & Compliance team, HR, Legal, Internal Audit, and outside counsel to implement and execute an effective investigations program, including the continued development of the Company’s investigations framework and reporting process.

You may be eligible for a $500 net sign on bonus to be paid out in your first paycheck.

• Conduct investigations fairly and consistently with the goal of providing objective and factual determinations regarding alleged misconduct. Support the overall function of the Ethics & Compliance team as directed.
• Develop investigative strategy, including preparation of investigation plans based on reported allegations and developed leads.
• Review electronically stored information and other forensic evidence to include email, phone, business records, and other third-party reports.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders when conducting investigations.
• Conduct interviews of all participants in an investigation: reporting party (if known), direct and indirect witnesses, and subjects of the allegations.
• Prepare reports of investigation (or executive summaries in lieu of reports) documenting findings, case details, and conducting root cause analysis to identify contributing factors for substantiated misconduct.
• Conduct timely and thorough investigations, often managing multiple investigations at the same time; maintain accurate records of complaints, assessments, investigations, outcomes and communications.
• Provide periodic oral and written updates regarding case status to E&C management and other business leaders as required.
• Keep systems up to date with necessary information.

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Four to six years investigative experience (private sector, government, or law enforcement)
• Knowledge of and experience with investigating complex compliance matters, including fraud/financial crimes, corruption, and other ethics violations.
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity, with clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, company values, Code of Ethics, and policies.
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with an ability to work with multiple stakeholders with varying needs in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develop working knowledge of the Balfour Beatty Code of Ethics and other company policies.
• Promote and support investigative protocol, including maintaining confidentiality and appropriate discretion of privileged and confidential information.
• Possess strong analytic and investigatory skills; knowledge of ethics and compliance best practices.
• Ability to execute the strategy and plans of E&C leadership and be team focused.
• Highly motivated, efficient, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to…