Manager, Investigations

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • $70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Manager, Investigations leads comprehensive internal investigations by analyzing data from multiple sources to identify risks, trends, and root causes that affect the business. The role manages evidence collection and works with legal teams and leadership to support decision-making. It serves as a central resource for identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities, develops reporting tools, and drives improvements to investigative processes. The manager fosters cross-functional partnerships, promotes ethical standards, and supports talent development to ensure effective, data-driven resolution of complex business concerns.

The Global Investigation-US team protects company assets by identifying risks and conducting thorough investigations into complex matters. It collaborates with business units and law enforcement to support adherence to ethical standards. The team uses investigative techniques, data analysis, and clear communication to provide actionable insights for strategic decisions, while fostering continuous learning, adaptability, and effective risk management in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience conducting internal and fraud investigations, with strong case management skills.
• Expertise in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to identify risks, trends, and root causes.
• Ability to assemble comprehensive evidentiary packages and communicate findings clearly to leadership and legal counsel.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in creating investigative tools and reporting formats to support business decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and a foundational understanding of AI applications to support investigative strategies, evidence analysis, and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field and 1 year of experience in research, forensic science, or a related area; or 3 years of experience in research, forensic science, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage investigations by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify risks and assess business impacts.
• Assemble comprehensive investigative files and evidentiary packages for review by legal counsel and leadership.
• Serve as a centralized resource for identifying and communicating potential threats, vulnerabilities, and fraud risks to the business.
• Develop and implement reporting formats and tools to provide standardized and ad hoc updates to leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support investigative projects, recommend solutions, and improve investigative processes.
• Foster a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability within the team.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards.

What This Job Offers

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