Lead Special Investigator
About The Position
Do you have experience leading complex internal investigations in a corporate environment? Join Principal is hiring for a Lead Special Investigator to join our Corporate Special Investigations team! You will independently lead internal investigations applying your subject matter expertise to collect evidence and data, conduct internal and external interviews, determine facts, and assess legal implications in support of human resources, ethics, contracts, whistleblower, misconduct, fraud, and financial crimes investigations. You will partner with human resources, IT, global security, attorneys, compliance, claims, and law enforcement when required. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of criminal, financial or internal investigation experience, with knowledge of investigative processes and procedures
- Current CFE or CIFI designation or the ability to acquire within 12 months.
- Advanced analytical, interpersonal, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication as well informal leadership skills to build and maintain relationships and facilitate collaboration.
- Able to independently manage priority projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting target dates.
- Must maintain confidentiality and use judgment related to sensitive matters.
- Proficiency with conducting Internet searches and using databases for conducting investigative research.
- High-level computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting internal employee investigations
- Experience working in financial services or the insurance industry
Responsibilities
- Support CSIU leadership in complex projects/initiatives for promoting the company's anti-fraud programs, Navex reporting, and monthly/daily reporting to BU partners.
- Partner with non-senior CSIU investigators to provide investigative expertise and mentorship as needed. Perform acting SIU manager duties when required or directed.
- Deliver and present investigative case findings to leadership and other collaborators; present evidence to regulatory or other investigative organizations/agencies.
- Exercise good judgment and ensure that case strategy, findings, and actionable results are discussed with relevant levels of leadership. These may include: the Enterprise Head of Financial Crimes Compliance and Investigations, Supervisory leadership within the CSIU, the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Internal legal counsel up to and including the General Counsel, the Audit Committee, and at the appropriate time, relevant business leadership.
- Assist CSIU leadership with the enterprise fraud risk assessment (FRA) process, including the risk and control self-assessment process and communications pertaining to business areas.
- Build and implement awareness training.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
- Pension Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
