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Investigations Manager, Integrity & Compliance

The Walt Disney Company is seeking an experienced professional to join its Integrity & Compliance @ Disney (ICAD) team within Legal and Global Affairs as Investigations Manager. ICAD is responsible for developing, implementing, promulgating, and administering the standards pursuant to which The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated entities (Company) do business; developing and implementing anti-corruption and trade compliance policies and procedures; and training Company personnel regarding the Company's Standards of Business Conduct, anti-corruption laws, and trade compliance. ICAD is also responsible for leading and/or supervising certain internal investigations at the Company.

The Investigations Manager will play an important part in fostering a culture of integrity across the enterprise by leading sensitive internal investigations and supporting compliance initiatives that promote responsible business conduct and adherence to legal and policy requirements. As a trusted partner and subject-matter expert, the Manager works collaboratively across segments and business units to help ensure concerns are addressed thoughtfully, consistently, and in alignment with Disney Values and the Standards of Business Conduct.

The Investigations Manager will report in the program's Director and will supervise investigators on the team.

What You Will Do

• Investigations Leadership: Lead and conduct complex internal investigations into potential violations of law or company policy. Manage investigations from intake through resolution, including evidence collection, data and document review, interviews, analysis, and clear documentation of findings. Balance multiple matters simultaneously while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and strong prioritization skills.
• Accounting and Financial Investigations Expertise: Provide specialized accounting and financial analysis to support internal investigations, including reviewing financial records, identifying irregularities, and assisting compliance and investigative teams in matters requiring technical accounting and finance expertise.
• Compliance Program Enablement: Support enterprise compliance initiatives, including Standards of Business Conduct interpretation, disclosure and conflicts-of-interest review, gifts and hospitality oversight, and proactive risk mitigation efforts. Identify themes, trends, and potential control gaps arising from investigations and compliance activities and collaborate with stakeholders to recommend practical improvements. Contribute to targeted risk assessments and thematic reviews across business areas. Partner with business units to develop and deliver employee training.
• Program Governance & Reporting: Maintain accurate and complete case documentation in accordance with records retention requirements and audit expectations. Contribute to dashboards, metrics, leadership reporting, and materials prepared for senior management and governance forums. Support continuous improvement efforts, including enhancements to case management processes, investigative tools, and the use of data analytics.
• Management: Supervise investigators reporting to the Investigations Manager role, providing guidance, oversight, and accountability to ensure consistent, high-quality investigative outcomes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investigations program and related procedures.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with cross-functional segments, Company stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure coordinated and consistent approaches on key initiatives. Serve as a resource for compliance-related inquiries, training needs, and operational guidance. Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training, awareness materials, and guidance that reinforce expectations and shared responsibility.
• Ethical Stewardship: Champion the Company's legal integrity and ethical standards; ensure business decisions are guided by compliance and sound legal judgment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in investigations, ethics & compliance, forensic accounting, internal audit, legal, or a related field.
• 3 + years direct leadership experience to include the ability for decision-making skills under pressure and managing team members.
• Demonstrated experience applying accounting and financial principles in investigative or compliance matters, including analyzing financial records, identifying irregularities or control weaknesses, and supporting fact-based findings related to fraud, misconduct, or policy violations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting sensitive interviews, reviewing complex evidence, and analyzing fact patterns.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret policies and assess behavioral and control-related risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well- structured reports for a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Be adaptable, flexible, and prepared to take on new assignments that contribute to the overall success and growth of the organization and Integrity & Compliance team, to include new leadership or programmatic developments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using case management systems and open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, or similar credentials.
• Experience conducting corporate investigations within a global, matrixed organization.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, criminology, business, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MAcc, or similar) preferred.

The hiring range for this position in the greater Los Angeles area is $126,800 to $154,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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