Senior Associate– Ethics & Compliance Investigations

Job Family:

Ethics and Compliance (India)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Manage end‑to‑end ethics and whistleblower investigations (from intake and  fact‑finding to analysis, and closure).
• Evaluate allegations for severity, legal implications, and business risk.
• Develop investigation plans defining scope, evidence needed, and timelines.
• Review documents, communications, data logs, and other evidence.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Corporate Security, and other internal stakeholders.
• Conduct interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Objectively document all interviews and collected evidence.
• Prepare clear, evidence‑based investigation reports.
• Maintain audit‑ready case files in the case management system.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions, disciplinary measures, and control improvements.
• Provide timely updates to leadership while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure appropriate remediation and case closure.
• Training, awareness initiatives, and root‑cause analysis.
• Track trends, report insights, and assist in strengthening the Ethics & Compliance program.

What You Will Need:

• 3–6 years of experience in ethics & compliance investigations, internal audit or HR employee relations.
• Proven experience handling end‑to‑end investigations.
• Strong written communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience using case management systems (preferably NAVEX/Ethics Point).
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Law, MBA, or a related field.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making skills in sensitive situations.
• Analytical ability to assess credibility and evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality skills.
• Resilience, empathy, and maturity in handling sensitive matters.
• Willingness for occasional travel.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior exposure to global or multi‑regional investigations.
• Familiarity with corporate compliance frameworks and root‑cause methodologies.
• Experience supporting organizational training or awareness program.
• Enhanced stakeholder‑management skills for working with senior leadership.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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