Lead, Ethics & Compliance Investigations
Guidehouse
Job Family:
Ethics & Compliance
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Lead to join our growing Ethics & Compliance team. This role will be responsible for conducting and overseeing internal investigations involving potential violations of the Code of Conduct, company policies, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate brings strong investigative judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, fairness, and independence.
This Guidehouse’s Ethics & Compliance team is part of the Office of the General Counsel and is focused on advancing and fostering integrity-based decision making, promoting compliance with external regulations and internal policies, and supporting internal investigations. This role reports to the Director of Ethics & Compliance and Investigations Lead.
Lead and conduct complex internal investigations arising from hotline reports, management referrals, audits, or other reporting channels
Develop investigation plans, including scope, approach, witness strategy, and evidence collection
Conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects in a professional and neutral manner
Review and analyze documents, data, and other evidence to reach well supported factual conclusions
Prepare clear, concise, and well reasoned investigation summaries and reports for leadership, Legal, and other stakeholders
Ensure investigations are conducted fairly, consistently, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
Partner closely with Legal, Human Capital, Employee Relations, Internal Audit, Information Security, and business leadership throughout the investigation lifecycle
Identify trends, root causes, and emerging risks from investigation activity and propose solutions
Contribute to improvements in investigation procedures, training, and reporting
Support preparation of metrics and high level reporting for senior leadership
Promote a culture of integrity, speak up, and nonretaliation across the organization
Other duties in support of the overall Ethics & Compliance program.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree required
6 + years of experience in an Ethics & Compliance, Legal, HR, or similar function, and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in conducting internal investigations.
Strong knowledge of compliance laws, regulations and best practices.
Demonstrated experience leading sensitive, complex, and high risk investigations
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly to senior audiences
What Would Be Nice to Have
Experience working in a global or highly regulated environment
Experience in conducting investigations outside of the US
Professional certifications such as CCEP, CCEPI, CFE, or similar
Familiarity with Navex Ethicspoint case management system and hotline.
Experience developing Power BI dashboards and working with Power Automate.
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.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.