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SalaryThe Business Conduct Investigation team (BCI), part of Microsoft’s Audit Risk and Compliance (ARC) group, is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join the BCI leadership team as a Director - Investigations. The Director - Investigations requires a proficient collaborator and leader with exceptional people management skills and a track record of positive collaboration and team development.
The Director - Investigations objective is to live the Microsoft Manager Principles of Model, Coach and Care. The Director - Investigations will deliver impact not only through their own work and actions but building on, and contributing to, the success of others. As the leader of a talented team of investigators who gather facts and investigate potential business misconduct and policy violations, The Director - Investigations will work in close collaboration with the Business and Regulatory Investigations team and the Regional Compliance Attorneys (Corporate, External & Legal Affairs - CELA). As a member of the ARC extended leadership team you will contribute to building the connective tissue across ARC and with our colleagues in Internal Audit and Controllership & Compliance.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities
The Director - Investigations will:
- Manage a high performing investigative team that focuses on the effective investigation of alleged business misconduct and policy violations.
- Proactively contribute to the development of global team strategies, processes, procedures, and priorities that will ensure that the team continuously improve.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and assist them in addressing fraud risk and improving operational effectiveness.
- Ensure that all relevant investigation-related information is recorded in a timely manner in the team’s case management system.
- Conduct or assist in investigations when required, contribute to investigation strategy.
- Develop and participate in education and awareness activities within the team.
- Contribute to the development, monitoring and improvement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the team’s effectiveness.
Other
- Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years experience in Compliance, Finance, Data-Analytics, Investigations, or related field
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
- This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or localgovernment agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.
Additional/Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish Language Skills
- Knowledge and skills in conducting complex corporate internal investigations (financial and Anti-Corruption focus) in multinational technology companies.
- Experience in corporate or other internal investigations as well as experience in managing investigators or their work.
- Knowledge of finance/business accounting practices related to corporate internal investigations.
- Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams fostering team engagement and supporting optimal program outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to improve business effectiveness using technology.
- Demonstrated experience in writing clear, concise reports.
- Demonstrated agility in working independently and effectively in a fast-changing environment, with evolving priorities and often with tight time constraints.
- Demonstrated experience in defining success measurements.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft systems and applications.
Investigations M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $124,800 - $266,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $159,000 - $292,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
