Director Group Investigations (m/f/d)

Director Group Investigations (m/f/d) 

Location: Mannheim 

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group's activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications. 

The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Process industry customers come from sectors that include energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biopharma and oil & gas. With its ~30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of €4.3 billion in financial year 2022. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic thrusts: repositioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability, and driving operational excellence to improve the organizational performance. 
 

As the Director (m/f/d) of Group Investigations at Bilfinger SE, you will assume a pivotal role in preserving the integrity and reputation of our organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President Group Audit, you will be entrusted with the oversight and management of all corporate investigations conducted within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for corporate investigations aligned with the company's objectives and values.
• Policy Development: Review and enhance existing investigation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Allegation Management: Monitoring of the allegation management and investigation process to ensure high process liability in line with internal governance and the applicable law.
• Conduct investigations: Conduct fact finding, forensic analysis of financial records, email and electronic data reviews and investigative interviews of witnesses and subjects.
• Investigation Oversight: Direct and oversee complex investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct, ethics violations, and other irregularities, ensuring thoroughness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and Audit departments, to gather relevant information and support investigations.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and proactively mitigate risks associated with fraud and misconduct.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive investigation reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations for remedial actions or disciplinary measures. Preparation of ad-hoc and regular reporting for various stakeholders, including executive management.
• Presentation: Presentation of investigation findings and conclusions to committees and stakeholders.
• External Engagement: Liaise with external legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and other relevant parties as necessary during investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the investigation process.

Qualifications:

• University degree in business, law or other relevant degree with min. 5 years of professional experience in an international law firm or similar (forensics/investigations) worldwide operating organization
• Proven experience in leading and conducting complex corporate investigations within a large multinational corporation or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to corporate investigations, including anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and data privacy laws and in the area of forensic accounting
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and make sound judgments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior executives, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred.
• Ethical and principled conduct, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Occasional domestic travel and international travel required.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written). Further language skills not a must but added advantage.

For further information please contact Priscilla Contiu  priscilla.contiu@bilfinger.com.

General Management | Bilfinger SE | Permanent | White-collar workers | Professional | Legal Audit & Compliance    
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