Manager Ethics & Compliance - Ethics & Compliance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Ethics & Compliance Investigations Manager to lead a team of investigators, develop and refine investigation processes, and partner with Legal, Assurance, and other functions. The role requires overseeing investigations of complex issues, reporting findings to senior leadership, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.

The position may be based in OH, PA, NJ, MD, or WV with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in related discipline.
• Juris Doctorate a plus.
• Minimum ten years' relevant work experience in compliance & ethics, investigations, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for investigation initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the development and build-out of the Ethics & Compliance Investigations program.
• Oversee the build-out of Investigations policies and procedures.
• Maintain Investigations policies and procedures.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee time-sensitive, complex investigations of irregularities, fraud, corruption, or other violations of the Code of Conduct.
• Conduct interviews and develop reports.
• Manage investigations triggered by concerns from internal and external parties, including the ethics hotline.
• Collect data, review patterns, and compile information for reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Criminal Justice/Law/Finance/Economics

Juris Doctorate

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

Job Description

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes:

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

The position is within the Ethics & Compliance group and reports to the Director of Ethics and Compliance . It can be in OH, PA, NJ, MD, or WV, with travel as needed .

The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Investigations Manager will be responsible for leading the team that manages E&C investigations . Responsibilities include managing a team of investigators, managing, and continuously improving the investigation processes and data, and working with stakeholders throughout the organization to conduct thorough and timely investigations . This manager will also frequently work with Legal and Assurance leaders, in addition to other functional leaders, and be responsible for developing reports of investigation findings and delivering periodic reports to FirstEnergy senior leaders .

The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) group works to strengthen the company's ethics and compliance profile for FirstEnergy's operating companies . The team interacts with various functions to promote trust and respect, manage ethics and compliance risks, promote ethical business conduct, develop policies, procedures, and controls, and manage complaints and concerns . The team also performs risk assessments, conducts investigations, coordinates training, and manages ethics and compliance communications . This position will be expected to interact with all levels of the organization and lead a team of Compliance Specialists focused on investigations .

Responsibilities Include

• Providingday-to-dayleadershipforInvestigationinitiativesandcontinuous improvement
• Overseeingthedevelopmentandbuild-outoftheEthics&ComplianceInvestigations program
• Overseeingthebuild-outofInvestigationspoliciesand procedures
• MaintainingInvestigationspoliciesand procedures
• Planning, conducting, andoverseeing time-sensitive,complex investigationsofirregularities,fraud, corruption, and/or other violations of the Code of Conduct, company policies, or the law
• Conducting interviewswithidentifiedpartiesandsubsequentlydeveloping reports
• Conducting andmanaging investigationstriggered byreported concerns andcomplaints frominternaland external parties, including the ethics hotline
• Collectingdata,reviewingpatternsandanomalies,andcompilinggathered information
• Developingtheframeworkforstoringandmaintaininginvestigation case data
• Engaging withbusinessunitmanagement tocommunicate relevant reviewfindingstopromote adherence to processes and procedures
• Draftinganddeliveringfindingsandregular statusreportsto leadership
• Working withLegal,Assurance, andotherfunctions toensureunderstanding ofapplicable laws,rules, regulations, policies & procedures, and risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's DegreeinBusiness Management, Criminal Justice,Law,Finance,Accounting, Economics, or related discipline is required.
• JurisDoctoratefromanaccreditedprogram a plus
• Minimum tenyearsrelevant work experience inrolesofincreasing responsibilityisrequired . Relevant experience includescompliance &ethics, conduct andmanagement ofinvestigations,orsimilar work experiences .
• Knowledgeofethicalpracticesandstandardswithin theUtilitiesofElectricity sector
• Superiorinterpersonal,written,andverbalcommunication skills
• Stronginvestigative,analytical,anddecision-making skills
• Highdegreeofproficiencyinorganizationand planning
• Pragmaticwithstrongproblem-solvingskillsandexcellentattention to detail
• Abletobuildrelationshipsandcredibilityacrossthe organization
• Leadershipskillswiththeabilitytomanageateam,delegatetasks,andprovideguidancetoteam members
• TraveltoAkronwillberequiredifselectedcandidateislocatedoutsideof Akron

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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