Compliance Investigations Program Manager

The Compliance Investigations Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Thomson Reuters global ethics and compliance investigations program, including oversight and coordination of the company's ethics hotline, case coordination, and case management. Thomson Reuters is built on a legacy of integrity and performance and if there is one single quality that binds, empowers and defines us more than any other, it is Trust. This position is expected to help maintain our strong ethical culture and to continue to elevate our global ethics and compliance program.

The Compliance Investigations Program Manager must be comfortable working cross-functionally throughout the organization and across geographies. This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Enterprise Compliance and will work closely with the global ethics and compliance team.

The role will assist in the development and administration of compliance investigations policies and procedures, will advise on and support development to the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and related policies, will oversee the administration of the company's whistleblower hotline and software system, manage the coordination and timely completion of investigation cases across departments and internal stakeholders, and will lead select investigations while advising others on required investigation protocols and conduct. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting internal corporate investigations involving violations of corporate Codes of Business Conduct and Ethics including but not limited to fraud, theft, bribery/corruption, conflicts of interest, harassment and discrimination.

The individual will have strong analytical and writing skills and be responsible for preparing investigative reports, and should have working knowledge of the US Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other relevant global anti-corruption laws and corporate compliance best practices, and will have experience managing whistleblower software platforms.

About the Role 

In this opportunity as Compliance Investigations Program Manager, you will: 

• Conduct internal corporate investigations into allegations of compliance breaches or violations of law, regulations, or company policies.
• Conduct internal corporate investigations into allegations of compliance breaches or violations of the law or company policy.
• Manage the oversight and administration of the company's whistleblower ethics hotline, along with upgrades to and configuration of the software platform.
• Develop standardized, written investigation protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain a uniform triage procedure for whistleblower hotline case management and communication with business stakeholders and parties to investigations.
• Lead and conduct select investigations and prepare written investigation reports.
• Deliver investigation training and guidance as required throughout the organization.
• Work with information security and litigation teams to properly execute document collection and review.
• Consult with data privacy office to consider cross-border issues related to investigative process.
• Confer with compliance and employment legal to make recommendations for appropriate disciplinary action consistent with company policies and practices.
• Work with management to implement remedial measures or improve internal controls identified in the investigative process.
• Support and participate in legal and ethical risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with Compliance stakeholders to advise on and coordinate updates to company policies, including the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and support related communications, training, and outreach programming.

About You 

You're a fit for the role of Compliance Investigations Program Manager if your background includes: 

• Bachelor's degree, with a background in audit, accounting, paralegal studies, or law.
• Five or more years conducting internal corporate investigations.
• Experience advising senior level management.
• Proven ability to conduct, guide, or lead internal investigations of suspected violations of law or policy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions, and communicate clearly.
• Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to use and apply artificial intelligence (AI) in research, writing, and workflow management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrable familiarity with the requirements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act (UKBA), and other anti-corruption laws.
• Ability to work variable hours as may be required to support global business needs.

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What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.

• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

• Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

 

 

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.

For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $119,700 USD - $222,300 USD.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.
This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.


About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

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