Ethics officer job description

Citi Legal is responsible for providing legal advice to the Board of Directors, senior management, businesses, legal entities and other functions on legal and regulatory issues and for reporting, escalating, and resolving legal matters appropriately. Approximately 1,200 in-house attorneys and an additional 280 staff are assigned to support global products, regions and global programs with a focus on key areas of legal risk and key legal entities.

Citi Legal seeks an experienced attorney to join the Citi Global Ethics Office. The Citi Global Ethics Office is responsible for managing Citi's Ethics Hotline, working with business and control functions to identify control enhancements, reporting on significant matters to Citi's internal and external stakeholders, and establishing and communicating Citi's ethical values and principles through Citi's Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct training. The Ethics Office works with partners all over the world, including with other Citi control functions, to handle internal investigations of employee-related issues and to identify and escalate matters, as appropriate.

Based in Irving, Texas, the Ethics Officer (a VP) will report to a Director/Ethics Officer, and be responsible for assisting in the handling of Ethics Office matters from the APAC, EMEA, and North America regions, including coordinating the case management process.
Qualifications


The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with interest and/or experience in litigation, prosecutorial, investigations, employment law, or regulatory experience, including familiarity with the financial services industry and products, and a strong understanding and familiarity with a global, corporate environment. The successful candidate will have outstanding writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, discretion, and an understanding of business processes. This individual should also possess extraordinary project management and organizational skills and be capable of handling multiple projects at one time. Familiarity with the United States Sentencing Guidelines, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, whistleblowing laws and regulations outside the United States, and related best practices is a plus. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (written and oral) are critical, as this individual will work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Evaluating concerns reported to the Ethics Office. Determining assignment of matters reported to the Ethics Office to the appropriate control function partners. Effectively managing the investigation of matters reported to the Ethics Office, including active monitoring and follow up with control function partners performing Ethics Office investigations. Providing credible challenge to control function partners performing Ethics Office investigations, giving direction and guidance to the end-to-end handling of internal investigations. Escalating and reporting on significant matters and trends. Evaluating new laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance related to employee reporting hotlines Preparing materials for presentations as part of employee engagement programs. Assisting with other Ethics Office initiatives as needed. Additional duties as assigned.



Candidates Must Have


A Juris Doctor degree A license in good standing to practice law in at least one state Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time 1-5 years of work experience



Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control


Job Family:

Ethics


Time Type:

Full time

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About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS' relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

The Regional Ethics Officer- Fraud will lead fraud investigations and special audits and ensure all key steps in the investigative process are followed. S/he will coordinate and provide technical support to the Regions, Country Programs (CPs) and partners on fraud prevention, detection and response.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred
• CIA, CFE or CPA or similar qualification required.
• Minimum of 10 or more years related work experience, ideally with an international organization. At least 5 of these years in audit, financial reviews, fund agent and/or investigation assignments.
• Knowledge of and experience working with USG, DFID, and other major public donors
• Knowledge of CRS' accounting systems, policies & procedures (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs

• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Capability of working proactively and independently
• Receptiveness to constructive criticism and differences of opinion

Required Languages
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Fluency in written and spoken English and French are required
; applications that do not show fluency in both English and French will not be considered


Travel
- Willingness and ability to travel (approx. 40%)


Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)


These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None


Key Working Relationships:



Internal
:Ethics Unit Colleagues, DRDs MQ, Country Representatives; HoOPs, HOPs, Internal Audit.


External
; Partner staff, ethics staff in other NGOs, donor staff (as appropriate).

If applicable
: Work Conditions/Environment Conditions


***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS' processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.


CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.



CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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