EY Ethics Compliance Investigations Team Assistant Director 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

446795150

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and conduct Code of Conduct related investigations as assigned
• Lead interviews of all relevant persons
• Maintain and track investigation and status in a centralized database
• Follow documentation and reporting standards
• Draft memorandum summarizing factual conclusions
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Conduct detailed reporting and analysis to inform stakeholders and identify trends and root causes
• May participate in intake analysis to determine appropriate disposition of inquiries
• May present findings to firm leadership, as necessary
• Make recommendations for trainings, awareness, communications, and more
• May lead and/or participate in medium to large projects
• Share best practices and mentor others
• May supervise and/or mentor other team members

Decision Making Responsibilities

You will be responsible for interpreting highly sensitive data related to Code of Conduct related concerns, including potential policy violations. You will also assess situations to determine risk mitigation and escalate as necessary to appropriate parties (e.g., ECRM, General Counsel Office, or Talent).

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Experience conducting investigations
• Ability to analyze and synthesize high volumes of information to reach factual conclusions
• Strong writing skills, ideally including investigative summary memos or other legal documents
• Strong interviewing skills
• Knowledge of applicable employment law & practices
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the firm
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality
• Solid project and time management and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn the business of the firm
• Ability to influence multiple constituents
• Solid networking skills and the ability to build relationships
• Solid understanding of internal practices and procedures

To qualify for this role, you must have

• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the firm and maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills, with solid track record of managing multiple projects/cases simultaneously
• Excellent written communication skills and an ability to convey complex facts, perspectives, and conclusions in a way that’s clear to any audience; experience with legal writing preferred
• Strong interviewing skills, investigative interviewing a plus
• Ability to influence multiple constituents and engage in respectful dialogue in cases of disagreement
• Solid networking skills and the ability to build relationships
• Works independently on recurring projects but is not afraid to seek guidance or consult with colleagues for alternative views/suggestions
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years related work experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

May have Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification, Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) certification, or similar investigatory certification, but not required

Other Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years related work experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred
• Travel may be required

What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances, as long as it aligns with business needs/expectations. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.