Director, Partner Audits and Investigations

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned highly analytical leader to serve as Director Partner Audits and Investigations within the Internal Audit function. This role is responsible for the strategic design execution and oversight of the Global Partner Audit Program ensuring partner compliance with NetApp policies contractual obligations and applicable regulatory requirements.

In addition the Director will lead and conduct investigations into allegations of fraud misconduct and policy violations received through the NetApp Hotline or other channels. The role plays a critical part in protecting the companys integrity reinforcing ethical conduct and strengthening risk management and control environments.

This position reports to the Vice President Internal Audit and represents Internal Audit on various Business Conduct Councils working closely with Legal HR Compliance and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Partner Audits

• Lead the annual Partner Risk Assessment incorporating key risk indicators to develop a risk-based audit plan and determine audit scope and country selection.
• Plan and execute audits of NetApp partners to assess compliance with contractual terms company policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate audit results clearly and constructively to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to develop practical and effective remediation plans.
• Monitor and follow up on remediation activities to ensure timely and sustainable corrective action.

Investigations

• Lead and conduct end-to-end investigations into allegations of fraud misconduct and policy violations involving employees and partners.
• Leverage NetApp systems and data sources to assess allegations and determine factual accuracy.
• Collect analyze and document evidence; conduct interviews; and prepare clear defensible investigation reports.
• Partner closely with Legal Human Resources Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken based on investigation outcomes.
• Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities arising from investigations to mitigate future risk.
• Administer the NetApp Hotline including triage of reports and coordination with Legal to assign investigations to the appropriate function.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual enterprise fraud risk assessment.
• Participate in quarterly reviews of financial exceptions and oversee follow-up to confirm appropriate remediation.
• Review proposed contract language to ensure audit rights and clauses are appropriate for the services and risk profile involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience preferably within a global technology company.
• Strong understanding of a two-tier partner sales model.
• Proven experience managing and leading remote and geographically dispersed teams.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA CFE and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency with audit and data analytics tools; experience applying AI-enabled audit or investigation techniques is a plus.
• Willingness to travel on short notice; expected travel approximately 2030% annually.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and unquestioned integrity.
• Ability to operate independently while also collaborating effectively across functions.
• Demonstrated experience presenting complex matters to senior management and Board-level audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization and with external partners.