Senior Compliance & Ethics Specialist (Investigations) 73795

ZF LIFETEC; Torreón; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC is seeking a Senior Compliance & Ethics Specialist (Investigations) to manage and lead investigations, provide guidance to the business, and drive preventive compliance programs across North America, with a focus on Mexico. The role reports to the Head of Compliance and supports global initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a law/finance/compliance background, 6+ years of experience in investigations, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, accounting, or compliance.
• Minimum 6 years in Compliance, Investigations, Forensics or related fields.
• Experience conducting internal investigations in an international environment.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, report-writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support compliance investigations involving fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, misconduct, and regulatory violations.
• Manage cases from intake through closure, including fact-finding, data analysis, reviews, interviews, reporting, and remediation.
• Coordinate investigations with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and external advisors.
• Prepare investigation reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Support compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, and training initiatives.
• Develop and deliver compliance trainings and awareness campaigns.
• Implement and improve compliance policies and preventative programs.
• Identify trends and translate findings into sustainable risk mitigation.

Skills

Interviews

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Investigations

Case management

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law/related field

Advanced degree considered an asset

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Senior Compliance & Ethics Specialist (Investigations)

Country/Region: MXLocation: Gomez Palacio, MX

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73795 | ZF Passive Safety La Laguna, Mexico, ZF Passive Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C. V.

Position SummaryThe Senior Compliance & Ethics Specialist (Investigations) will be part of the ZF LIFETEC Corporate Compliance Department, reporting to the Head of Compliance. The role is responsible for conducting and managing compliance whistleblowing reports and investigations, providing compliance guidance to the business, and driving preventative compliance initiatives. While supporting the global Compliance function and global compliance initiatives, the position will have a strong focus on ZF LIFETEC's operations in North America, particularly Mexico and play a key role in fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.

Your Tasks

• Lead and support compliance investigations involving fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, misconduct, regulatory violations, and other compliance matters.
• Manage cases from intake through closure, including fact-finding, data analysis, document reviews, interviews, reporting, and remediation design and tracking.
• Coordinate investigations with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and external advisors as required.
• Prepare investigation reports and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations to management.
• Support and maintain compliance case management, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Provide practical compliance advice and guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, and other compliance initiatives.
• Develop and deliver compliance trainings, awareness campaigns, and communication activities.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, and preventative compliance programs.
• Identify trends and lessons learned from investigations and translate them into sustainable risk mitigation measures.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Compliance, or a related field; advanced degree are considered an asset.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Compliance, Investigations, Forensics, Internal Audit, Legal, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience conducting internal investigations in an international environment.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, report-writing, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with compliance case management processes and investigation methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent Spanish and English (written and spoken) are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to US and other locations as required.

Key Competencies

• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and regions in a global environment.

Why ZF LIFETEC?

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.