Lead Corporate Investigator

Lumen Technologies • ,

2d • $84,629 - $124,122 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Investigator to join our Ethics & Compliance team. In this role, you will lead complex internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters. The ideal candidate brings deep investigative expertise, exceptional report-writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and objectivity. This position requires a skilled investigator who can independently manage multiple cases while partnering effectively with Human Resources, Legal, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree+
• Experience as a Corporate Investigator in a corporate or government setting, conducting workplace, employee relations, ethics & compliance, fraud, business integrity, or related misconduct investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex investigations from intake through resolution.
• Strong investigative interviewing, evidence-gathering, analytical, and fact-finding skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including preparing detailed investigative reports and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust while remaining objective and impartial.
• Experience working effectively in a remote or distributed work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Experience in publicly-traded corporation or equivalent organization
• Experience conducting EEO, workplace misconduct, employee relations, or ethics-related investigations.
• Background investigating business integrity, fraud, compliance, or corporate policy matters.
• Experience conducting investigations within a corporate environment.
• Experience conducting investigations within government agencies or public-sector organizations.
• Familiarity with employment law and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience presenting investigative findings to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters.
• Manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritizing work based on risk, complexity, and business impact.
• Conduct interviews with employees, witnesses, and stakeholders using a neutral, professional, and fact-based approach.
• Evaluate evidence, documentation, and investigative findings to identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation that demonstrate clear analysis, sound reasoning, and well-supported conclusions.
• Present findings and recommendations to Human Resources, Legal, and senior leaders with confidence and credibility.
• Exercise strong judgment and maintain confidentiality when managing highly sensitive matters.
• Support broader Ethics & Compliance initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
• Bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior