Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager

Bosch Group•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

The Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager leads complex, hands-on internal investigations and supports ethics and compliance programs across Bosch Home Comfort’s North American operations. The position provides leadership and strategic direction to help ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. It translates compliance risks and business priorities into practical, risk-based actions and supports the broader Compliance Program, including risk assessments and training. The manager leads investigations from intake through fact-finding, interviews, evidence review, findings, recommendations, reporting, and case closure. As a trusted advisor to management and a role model for ethical behavior, the position promotes integrity, accountability, and a culture where employees feel empowered to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. The role may require up to 30% domestic and international travel, including on short notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in compliance, investigations, ethics, legal, fraud, forensic accounting, internal audit, or a related risk function.
Hands-on experience leading complex internal investigations from intake and scoping through interviews, evidence review, findings, recommendations, reporting, and case closure.
Experience investigating fraud, financial misconduct, bribery or corruption, conflicts of interest, third-party misconduct, whistleblower allegations, or other ethics and compliance matters.
Ability to manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritize matters based on risk, coordinate resources, and deliver timely, well-supported findings.
Strong knowledge of relevant compliance laws, regulations, investigative practices, and emerging risk trends.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating complex information, identifying risk, establishing findings, and developing practical recommendations.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders with and without formal authority.
Clear, persuasive communication and sound judgment, including presenting sensitive investigation findings and recommendations to senior management.
High ethical standards, integrity, impartial judgment, accountability, and willingness to raise concerns and challenge inappropriate practices.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including on short notice, as required to support investigations and business needs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; future work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting fraud, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, AML, or other financial misconduct investigations.
Experience with investigative interviewing, eDiscovery, electronic evidence review, or investigative case-management tools.
Experience conducting compliance risk assessments, audits, or internal control reviews.
Experience with third-party due diligence and investigations involving suppliers, vendors, or other business partners.
Spanish-language proficiency to support communication and collaboration with Spanish-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead complex internal investigations from intake and scoping through fact-finding, interviews, evidence review, findings, recommendations, reporting, and case closure.
Manage concerns raised through the Hotline and other reporting channels; assess allegations and risks, establish investigative approaches, and maintain independence and impartiality.
Investigate fraud and financial misconduct, bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, third-party misconduct, whistleblower allegations, and other potential legal or policy violations.
Manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritize by risk, severity, and business impact, coordinate resources, and maintain timely, well-documented case progression.
Gather and analyze evidence, conduct investigative interviews, and prepare clear, well-supported findings and recommendations for stakeholders and senior management.
Identify current and emerging compliance risks and use investigation trends, recurring issues, and business priorities to develop corrective actions, controls, and risk-mitigation measures.
Support the Compliance Program through risk assessments, training, policy guidance, and practical advice on ethical decision-making and applicable requirements.
Partner with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Finance, and other business functions while maintaining appropriate independence, confidentiality, and need-to-know handling of sensitive information.
Provide decision-ready reporting to senior management on significant matters, findings, risk implications, and recommended actions, and constructively challenge decisions that could compromise compliance or integrity.
Promote integrity and speak-up behavior by reinforcing ethical standards, protection against retaliation, accountability, and leaders’ responsibility to model appropriate conduct.