Senior Special Investigator

Ford Motor; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 1,275,000 - 1,641,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global automotive company is seeking a Senior Special Investigator in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico, to conduct investigations into compliance and ethical standards. The ideal candidate must possess high integrity, exceptional communication skills in English and Spanish, and a background in legal or compliance roles. Responsibilities include conducting investigations and providing timely updates to management. A Bachelor's degree and significant investigative experience are essential. This position offers opportunities to work closely with legal and HR teams.

Formación

• Minimum 5+ years in legal, consulting, audit, finance, or compliance role.
• Experience with fraud, misconduct, forensic accounting, and investigations.
• Ability to handle investigations independently or as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assess allegations and conduct investigations.
• Provide timely investigation reporting to management.
• Engage with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

High integrity and ethics

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

Ability to analyze, interpret, and succinctly summarize data

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Curiosity, patience, and emotional resiliency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Professional qualifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner)

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Relativity

Descripción del empleo

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

The Senior Special Investigator based in Mexico City has responsibility for Special Investigations in Mexico. This role is part of the global Compliance, Ethics, and Integrity Office with responsibility to conduct investigations into allegations of violations of Company policies and unethical behavior. We require individuals with the highest integrity who can work independently to conduct investigations and mitigate risk to the Company. We investigate issues throughout the Company, which provides this position insight into all aspects of the business. We work closely with our trusted colleagues from the broader Office of General Counsel (OGC), People Matters (PM), Human Resources (HR), Global Security, General Auditor’s Office (GAO), and Internal Control (IC) to resolve reported and identified concerns.

Qualifications

• High integrity and ethics.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to have difficult, sometimes confrontational, conversations.
• Curiosity, patience, and emotional resiliency with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, objectivity, and precision as reflected in research and reporting.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to learn and comprehend quickly.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and succinctly summarize large volumes of data and other information.
• Able to ensure confidentiality in investigative matters.
• Ability to handle the investigation independently or with a team.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
• Familiarity with Relativity is a plus.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Relevant professional post graduate qualification, or Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Chartered Accountant, or Law Degree is a plus.
• Relevant investigations experience is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in legal, consulting, audit, internal control, finance, human resources, or compliance role.

Desired Experience

• Preference for experience at a multi‑national corporation and working with a global team.
• Experience with fraud and misconduct, forensic accounting, third‑party risk management, human resources, conflicts of interest, theft, and bribery investigations.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community, and with suppliers.
• Experience in evaluating information to determine compliance with company policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Experience in analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Experience with project management (planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a project’s specific goals and objectives).

Responsibilities

• Assess allegations, properly scope and conduct investigations.
• Align scoping and investigation procedures with SI Management to ensure proper scope and timely completion of investigations.
• Conduct professional and tailored investigations including systems review, investigative interviews and communication with complainants.
• Perform email reviews and other data analysis of collected information.
• Provide timely and well-synthesized investigation reporting and updates to management.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workloads.
• Routinely engage with leadership and cross‑functional teams. Effectively deliver difficult or unpopular messages with a diplomatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Support remediation both internally and externally, as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely updates in the case reporting system.

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.