Director of Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Who We Are

Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, Balfour Beatty Investments (formerly known as Balfour Beatty Capital) has established itself as one of the largest investors in the PPP industry, building a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.

Balfour Beatty Investments is proud to offer challenging and rewarding work in a variety of functional areas. As a company, we operate with safety and sustainability as our primary focus. Equally integral components of our culture are our values—Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect—and our code of conduct. Living up to these commitments requires the fresh ideas, insights and talents of employees as diverse as the audiences we interact with every day.

The success of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We are committed to offering our employees a path to professional success through development, training and mentoring opportunities that cover a wide variety of skills and functional areas.

At Balfour Beatty Investments, our employees are our greatest asset and their well-being means a healthier, more productive workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of health care options, retirement benefits and other flexible benefits.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
• And more!
  
  

About The Role

The Director of Ethics & Compliance Investigations is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and investigative rigor across the organization’s ethics and compliance framework. This role leads the investigations team, oversees program governance, and drives continuous improvement to maintain a robust, transparent, and accountable compliance environment. The Director will champion best practices, enforce consistency in investigative standards, integrate new technologies to enhance program effectiveness, and foster team development to strengthen organizational integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and maintain a comprehensive investigations program aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Enforce standardized operating procedures, ensuring consistency and quality across all investigations.
• Monitor program performance through metrics, audits, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Direct or conduct complex investigations with precision, timeliness, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Review investigative plans, including evidence collection, interviews, and documentation for appropriate strategy and correct level of rigor.
• Ensure findings are supported by thorough analysis and communicated clearly to stakeholders.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies to improve investigative processes, case management, and data analytics.
• Drive automation and digital tools adoption to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate technology performance and recommend upgrades to maintain cutting-edge capabilities.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, Operations Assurance and external counsel to address compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and review root cause analyses and recommend systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Mentor and develop investigative staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Provide training on investigative techniques, compliance standards, and ethical decision-making.
• Build succession plans and strengthen team resilience for evolving compliance challenges.
• Partner with leadership to integrate investigation insights into policy enhancements, training programs, and organizational controls.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• BA/BS; advanced certifications (CCEP, CPA, or CFE) preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of investigative experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations, drive operational improvements, and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leveraging technology for compliance and investigative functions.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.
  
  

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Pay Rate: $155,000 - $180,000 yr.

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