Sr. Manager, Internal Audit, Forensics Investigations

The Forensics Senior Manager will lead and execute complex high-risk forensic investigations across the Americas (North America and LATAM) with responsibility for selected investigations in EMEA as needed. This role is investigation-heavy and hands-on focused on bribery and corruption asset misappropriation and corruption-related fraud within a global retail and manufacturing environment. The Director serves as the companys forensic investigations expert managing matters from allegation intake through resolution while partnering closely with Internal Audit Legal Finance HR and Compliance. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to conduct interviews manage cross-border investigations and communicate findings effectively.

The key roles and responsibilities of this position:

Forensic Investigations
Lead manage and oversee complex forensic investigations involving: Bribery and corruption asset misappropriation and corruption-related and financial fraud schemes.
Drive investigations end-to-end including scoping evidence preservation data analysis interviews root-cause analysis and conclusions.
Oversee investigations across the Americas and selected high-risk or sensitive matters in EMEA.
Conduct and supervise interviews of employees management and third parties in English and Spanish (preferred).
Ensure investigations are conducted in a legally defensible timely and confidential manner.

Reporting & Executive / Committee Presentations
Prepare comprehensive investigation reports executive summaries and risk assessments for senior management.
Prepare materials and present investigation findings conclusions and remediation recommendations to the Ethics & Compliance Committee and the Audit Committee as required and respond to committee questions and provide ongoing updates on investigation status trends and remediation progress.

External Consultants & Investigation Cost Management
Select manage and oversee external forensic consultants eDiscovery providers and outside counsel engaged in investigations.
Define investigation scope timelines and deliverables for external providers.
Manage investigation budgets monitor and control costs and ensure efficient use of external resources.

Collaboration with Internal Audit
Work in close partnership with the Internal Audit team to receive and triage allegations and audit-identified red flags transition audit findings into formal investigations when warranted and share investigation insights to inform audit planning and fraud risk assessments
Provide forensic expertise to Internal Audit during audits involving suspected fraud or corruption.
Support Internal Audit in evaluating control breakdowns root causes and remediation actions following investigations.

Stakeholder Partnership & Case Management
Maintain strong trusted partnerships with Legal Finance HR Compliance and Internal Audit throughout the investigation lifecycle.
Coordinate closely with Legal and HR on employee matters disciplinary actions regulatory exposure and potential disclosures.
Partner with Finance on financial analysis transaction reviews and control remediation.
Serve as a primary advisor to senior leadership on investigation strategy findings and risk implications.

Fraud Risk & Prevention
Use investigation outcomes to identify systemic control weaknesses and emerging fraud and corruption risks.
Recommend practical remediation and fraud prevention measures based on investigation findings.
Contribute investigation insights to fraud risk assessments and anti-bribery and corruption program enhancements.

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Professional certifications strongly preferred (CPA CFE CIA or equivalent).
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal) preferred.
7 years of forensic investigation fraud or corruption risk experience with a strong emphasis on hands-on investigation leadership.
Deep knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption laws (FCPA UK Bribery Act) and fraud schemes relevant to retail and manufacturing.
Proven experience leading cross-border investigations and managing external consultants and investigation budgets.
Experience presenting to senior executives and board-level committees strongly preferred.
Retail and/or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies
Expert-level investigative skills including interviewing evidence evaluation and executive-level report writing.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex issues to board-level audiences.
Excellent collaboration and relationship-management skills with Internal Audit Legal Finance and HR.
High degree of discretion independence and professional judgment.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.