Senior Compliance Investigator
BASF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Receive, triage, and investigate reports of potential policy violations that come through the hotline, email, or employee reporting, including topics such as: anti-corruption, fair competition/antitrust, conflicts of interest, workplace misconduct, human rights, environmental and safety compliance.
- Conduct interviews, gather evidence, review documents and data, maintain accurate and complete case records.
- Analyze findings and determine whether policy violations occurred based on established standards.
- Prepare clear, objective, and well-structured investigation reports summarizing allegations, methodology, findings, and recommended corrective actions.
- Present investigation results to Compliance leadership, HR, Legal, and relevant business partners.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with global investigation protocols and confidentiality standards.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, EHS, and Site/Business Leadership to ensure coordinated and quick responses to compliance issues.
- Provide guidance on policy interpretation and corrective action development.
- Support continuous improvement and training efforts within the Compliance program by identifying trends and recommending proactive compliance initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects or audits as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in legal, business, compliance, HR, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to compliance investigations, audit, or related HR investigation roles; experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or automotive environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of core compliance risk areas such as anti-corruption regulations (FCPA), fair competition/antitrust, conflicts of interest, workplace ethics, human rights, environmental and safety compliance, and related compliance frameworks.
- Strong interviewing, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with diverse teams; proactive, resourceful, and client-service oriented.
- Experience working in a global or matrix organization preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% to sites located in the U.S. and Canada.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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