Senior Compliance Investigator

Smith & Nephew; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Compliance Investigator to take charge of compliance efforts, investigating corporate misconduct and ensuring ethical practices. The role allows for hybrid working and offers generous benefits including an annual bonus, health plans, and employee discounts. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience in a regulated industry and familiarity with compliance frameworks.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Private health and dental plans

Employee discounts on fitness

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Confident managing multiple investigations.
• Ability to work with sensitive information across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of anti-bribery frameworks.
• Develop investigative strategies and prepare detailed reports.
• Collaborate across departments to identify risks.

Skills

Corporate misconduct investigation

Strong written communication

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.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be at the heart of our global compliance efforts, responsible for investigating alleged breaches of our global anti-bribery and corruption frameworks. From developing investigative strategies and reviewing forensic evidence to conducting interviews and preparing detailed reports, your work will help ensure our business operates with transparency and accountability. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across departments and geographies, identifying patterns and emerging risks, and helping us continuously improve our anti-bribery and corruption frameworks.

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

What will you need to be successful?

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.

• 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.

You. Unlimited.

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.

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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