Senior Compliance Investigator

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm is seeking a Senior Compliance Investigator to join their Ethics & Compliance team. The role involves investigating breaches of anti-bribery frameworks and developing investigative strategies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in corporate misconduct investigations, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ABAC regulations. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits, including bonuses and health plans.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension schemes

Flexible vacation

Paid volunteering hours

Private health plans

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in investigating corporate misconduct.
• Ability to produce clear and professional investigation reports.
• Experience with FCPA and UK Bribery Act regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of anti-bribery and corruption frameworks.
• Develop investigative strategies and conduct interviews.
• Collaborate across departments to identify risks.

Skills

Investigating corporate misconduct

Communication skills

Familiarity with ABAC frameworks

Education

Degree-level education

Professional qualification (CPA, CIA, or CFE)

Job description

Overview

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our global Ethics & Compliance team as a Senior Compliance Investigator and help shape the future of integrity across our organisation. If you're passionate about uncovering the truth, driving ethical behaviour and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

This role can be completed on a remote basis, with infrequent travel to our Hull or Watford offices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of our global anti-bribery and corruption frameworks.
• Develop investigative strategies, review forensic evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare detailed reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and geographies to identify patterns and emerging risks.
• Help continuously improve our anti-bribery and corruption frameworks to support transparent and accountable business operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience investigating corporate misconduct in a highly regulated industry, including fraud, compliance and ethics violations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and professional investigation reports.
• Familiarity with ABAC frameworks and regulations such as the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
• A degree-level education and ideally a professional qualification such as CPA, CIA or CFE.

Success factors

Success in this role means being curious, thorough and resilient. You’ll need to be confident managing multiple investigations simultaneously, and comfortable working with sensitive information across cultures and languages.

Benefits and Culture

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website: www.smith-nephew.com

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more

Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)

Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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