Regional Corporate Investigator – EMEAI

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple – to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role

Dow has a unique opportunity for a Regional Corporate Investigator for EMEAI, located in Central Europe. This Investigator position within Dow’s Corporate Investigations Group (CIG) reviews and investigates independently allegations of reported misconduct that, if substantiated, would constitute a violation of Dow’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to potential violations such as Conflicts of Interests, Fraud and Corruption, Bribery, Asset Misappropriation but also supporting investigations into other compliance and conduct violations in the region. The Regional Corporate Investigator also supports training and outreach activities, audits and provides investigative advice and guidance to other functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investigative plans. This may include e-discovery initiation and reviews, examining documents and other evidence, clarifying processes, public media and database research, site visits, subject and witness interviews, etc.
• Prepare high standard investigation reports and provide recommendations for improvements of control shortcomings.
• Deliver presentations to relevant Employee Review Meeting (ERM).
• Participants during their decision-making process on investigative findings.
• Conduct and/or manage simultaneous investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage internal and external resources supporting investigations (e.g. Security, HR Partners, Subject Matter Specialists, Consultants).
• Closely liaise and work together with the assigned case attorney, HR Partners, involved functions, the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), as well as Management and Regional Ethics and Compliance Committees.
• Support and implement investigation trainings, including presentations and workshops.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with partner functions including Human Resources, Legal, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Internal Audit and others to enhance teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law, business, accounting, finance or related fields.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or willingness to enroll and prepare for the CFE exam.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in criminal, financial or employee investigations preferably in an international corporate or institutional environment, or in a (forensic department of a) big audit/investigations firm.
• Professional fluency in English and at least one other language (Dutch, French, German, Spanish).

Skills

• Proficient and experienced with investigative techniques.
• Proficient and experienced conducting subject and witness interviews.
• Experience with use of data analytical and document review tools and handling evidential material.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including drafting concise high standard factual findings reports. Comfortable and able to communicate effectively on all levels.
• Being a fast learner to quickly grasp and understand internal business processes and internal controls and identify gaps in investigations to mitigate risks.
• Comfortable in a diverse multicultural and fast paced (corporate) environment.
• Strong personality demonstrating independence, integrity, and objectivity; not being influenced by various stakeholders and avoid bias whilst at the same time being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. 

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

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