About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investigator to join our Global Trust & Investigations Team. In this critical role, you will lead and conduct complex, high-impact investigations into allegations of serious misconduct, including violations of company policy, code of conduct, conflicts of interest, fraud, discrimination, harassment, and other ethical or legal concerns.
As part of a Fortune 135 company's global governance function, your work will directly contribute to safeguarding our culture of integrity, trust, and accountability across a dynamic, multinational workforce.
What You'll Do:- Conduct end-to-end investigations into reports of serious employee misconduct and other violations of company policy or applicable law.
- Partner closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure investigations are thorough, fair, and timely.
- Interview complainants, subjects, and witnesses; gather and analyze documents, data, and digital evidence.
- Document investigative findings including root cause analysis and prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned investigation reports.
- Conduct oral readouts with senior business leaders, HR personnel, lawyers, and other internal stakeholders about investigation and investigation findings.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records in accordance with company protocols and applicable laws.
- Identify investigation trends or risk patterns and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to internal procedures, ethical standards, and global regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in investigation processes, tools, and team capabilities.
What You'll Need:To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Law, HR, Business, or related field (Master's or Juris Doctorate a plus) or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and at least 8 years of relevant work experience
- 5+ years of investigative experience, preferably in a corporate, legal, or government setting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting sensitive, high-stakes investigations, with experience involving workplace misconduct highly preferred.
- Strong interviewing, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.
- Familiarity with investigation best practices, applicable laws, and compliance standards (e.g., FCPA, SOX, anti-harassment laws, global whistleblower protections).
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, though minimal travel is anticipated.
- Strongly Preferred: Experience working in a complex, multinational organization, or an otherwise highly matrixed organization.
- Preferred: Fluency in language(s) other than English including Spanish, Portuguese, and / or French.
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Workplace Investigations Certificate (AWI or similar)
About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Investigator position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Investigator position is $150,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
