Senior Manager Business Ethics, Speak-up & Investigations (m/f/d)

Quantum Systems; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible hours

Mobile work

EGYM Wellpass

Bike leasing

Corporate benefits

Employee events

Lunch card

Company shuttle

Job summary

Quantum Systems is seeking a Senior Manager Business Ethics, Speak-up & Investigations to own the Group Ethics & Compliance programme across our international defense-technology business. You will drive end-to-end processes for ethics, anti-bribery, speak-up and internal investigations.

You will translate findings into sustainable improvements and oversee investigations, providing concise reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Business Ethics, Compliance, and investigations, including leading international investigations.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification and experience building ethics, anti-bribery, speak-up or investigations programmes.
• Strong investigation skills, from interviews and evidence assessment to root-cause analysis, remediation and prevention.
• Knowledge of defense, aerospace or government-contracting is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English; very good German is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance the Group Business Ethics & Integrity Program, covering the Code of Conduct, Anti-bribery & Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Gifts & Hospitality, Donations and Sponsorships, ethical decision-making and non-retaliation.
• Establish and implement policies, standards, guidance and processes, supported by risk-based training, communications and advice that enable practical application across the Group.
• Manage the Group Speak-up & Whistleblowing Framework, including reporting channels, intake, triage, confidentiality, non-retaliation safeguards, case routing and effectiveness monitoring.
• Lead sensitive and complex internal investigations and maintain the related case management framework, ensuring fair, objective, timely and confidential processes, robust investigation mandates, planning, interviews, evidence handling, documentation, escalation, reporting, data protection and retention.
• Translate findings into sustainable improvement by identifying root causes and control weaknesses, agreeing corrective and preventive actions with accountable owners, and monitoring implementation and effectiveness.
• Advise management and coordinate with relevant functions, providing concise reporting on material cases, trends, risks and remediation.

Skills

Business Ethics

Compliance

Corporate Investigations

Whistleblower Protection

Data Protection

Employment Law

Investigation Skills

English Proficiency

German Language

Education

Degree or professional qualification in relevant field

Job description

At Quantum Systems, we develop advanced autonomous systems for defense and security across multiple domains, combining unmanned platforms with integrated software and AI. As Senior Manager Business Ethics, Speak-up & Investigations, you will play a key role in building and strengthening Quantum Systems’ Group Ethics & Compliance programme. You will take end-to-end functional ownership for Business Ethics, Anti-bribery & Corruption, Speak-up and Internal Investigations.

This is a senior individual-contributor role with clear functional ownership and no direct people-management responsibility at present. As part of the integrated Governance, Risk & Compliance organization, you will work across Risk Governance, Ethics & Compliance, ESG and Group Assurance to help establish effective and scalable governance.

You will independently develop, implement and manage the assigned programmes, frameworks and processes, translating the Group Integrity Framework into practical standards, controls and guidance. Working closely with relevant corporate functions, you will help prevent misconduct, respond credibly to potential violations and build a risk-based, scalable Compliance Management System for our growing international defense-technology business.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Own and continuously enhance the Group Business Ethics & Integrity Program, covering the Code of Conduct, Anti-bribery & Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Gifts & Hospitality, Donations and Sponsorships, ethical decision-making and non-retaliation.
• Establish and implement policies, standards, guidance and processes, supported by risk-based training, communications and advice that enable practical application across the Group.
• Manage the Group Speak-up & Whistleblowing Framework, including reporting channels, intake, triage, confidentiality, non-retaliation safeguards, case routing and effectiveness monitoring.
• Lead sensitive and complex internal investigations and maintain the related case management framework, ensuring fair, objective, timely and confidential processes, robust investigation mandates, planning, interviews, evidence handling, documentation, escalation, reporting, data protection and retention.
• Translate findings into sustainable improvement by identifying root causes and control weaknesses, agreeing corrective and preventive actions with accountable owners, and monitoring implementation and effectiveness.
• Advise management and coordinate with relevant functions, providing concise reporting on material cases, trends, risks and remediation.

What you bring to the team:

• Relevant experience in Business Ethics, Compliance, Corporate Investigations, white-collar crime or criminal law, with demonstrated experience leading complex international investigations.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification and experience building effective ethics, anti-bribery, speak-up or investigations programmes.
• Strong investigation skills, from interviews and evidence assessment to root-cause analysis, remediation and prevention.
• Sound knowledge of business ethics, anti-bribery, whistleblower protection, data protection and employment law; defense, aerospace or government-contracting experience is a strong advantage.
• Sound judgment, discretion and independence, combined with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent English; very good German is a strong advantage.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
• We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.
• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.
• Mobile Work: If things get a little busy in the office, you have the option to work remotely one flexible day per week to create the right balance.
• Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities — and of course, we subsidize the membership.
• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.
• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.
• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Laim in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.

About us:

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains.

We develop, produce and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions designed for mission-critical operations in complex environments.

Our systems combine autonomous platforms, advanced sensors, secure communications, mission software and AI to deliver actionable information, enable faster decision-making and support operations across domains - from the air to the ground and at sea.

Headquartered in Gilching near Munich, with locations across Europe and worldwide, Quantum Systems develops its core technologies in in-house. This integrated approach enables us to rapidly innovate, scale and deliver mission-ready solutions while strengthening European technological sovereignty.

Quantum Systems operates in the global dual-use market, serving armed forces, security organizations, public institutions, and industrial and infrastructure customers. Our systems support a broad range of missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), situational awareness, critical infrastructure protection and complex multi-domain operations.

What sets us apart is the combination of hardware, software and AI within one integrated ecosystem – built to connect systems, data and operators across domains.

Our mission is clear:

Accelerate the world’s transition to unmanned systems for a better future.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.