Senior Compliance Specialist - Investigator

**Job Description Summary** The Senior Compliance Specialist – Investigator (Compliance Investigator) works with a team that is developing and implementing an overall strategy for internal Compliance investigations. The Compliance Investigator will be responsible for investigating cases regarding a variety of matters involving alleged violations of law or GE Aerospace policy. Working with other stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, HR and other areas, the Compliance Investigator will conduct investigations of policy concerns raised through the open reporting system. The Compliance Investigator must be a self-starter, with ability to handle a large and varied caseload simultaneously and to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as proven record of being thorough, fair, and objective with attention to detail. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team and interface effectively with senior business and functional leaders throughout the organisation. **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Lead and conduct independent investigations + Carry out prompt, thorough, and objective investigations into alleged violations of law or company policy. + Cases may involve any of GE Aerospace’s Spirit & Letter policies. For example, matters may concern complex questions involving respectful workplace, finance, conflict of interest, quality, sourcing, EHS, information technology and security, intellectual property, improper payments, competition law, and more + Review and assess complaints and allegations and be able to develop and manage investigate plans and strategies + Conduct concern raiser, witness, and subject interviews + Conduct investigative research: including review and analyze all reliable and relevant information (i.e. emails, data files, invoices) including performing forensic analysis and reviewing GE Aerospace policies & procedures + Provide oral briefings to senior leadership and functional owners on cases, and identify appropriate corrective actions + Draft reports to ensure investigations are clearly and properly documented + Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provide evidence-based conclusion and recommendation on sound diagnosis and information + Know and understand all applicable legal and policy requirements pertaining to the conduct of investigations including in areas involving employee interviews, data privacy, labor and employment requirements, and more; monitor changes in such laws and policies and provide guidance to colleagues with respect to such changes **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college and relevant experience in compliance investigations from within a highly regulated business sector. + Professional experience in conducting workplace investigations + Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. **Desired Characteristics** + Law degree, post-graduate degree in business or other relevant field, or an audit or quality background + Prior experience Compliance, Law, Audit, Quality, Human Resources, or another related field + Proven analytical and evaluation skills + Proven ability to prepare, present, and discuss findings and recommendations at a senior level and produce clear and compelling report clearly and concisely + Demonstrated problem-solving skills + Understanding of UK employment grievance and/or disciplinary rules + Fluency in English required; other languages a plus **Flexible Working** GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. **Total Reward** At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs; + Pension + Bonus + Life Assurance + Group income protection + Private medical cover **Security Clearance** Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard) **Right to Work** Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration) **\#LI-BE1** **Additional Information** **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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