Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs/Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations regarding allegations of fraud, corruption, harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and accounting data to identify irregularities or potential financial misconduct.
• Manage the whistleblower reporting system, ensuring proper intake, documentation, and timely follow-up.
• Conduct investigative interviews with employees, management, and third parties to gather evidence.
• Prepare detailed research reports for executives, including findings, root cause analysis, and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and management on ethics, compliance topics, and financial integrity.
• Monitor the implementation of remediation plans and corrective actions resulting from investigations.
• Coordinate cross-functional investigations with Legal, HR, and Internal Audit departments.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in Corporate Compliance, Internal Audit, Forensic Accounting, or Corporate Investigations.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (required for conducting interviews and preparing reports).
• Proven experience analyzing financial data, general ledgers, and procurement activities to detect anomalies.
• Strong investigative interviewing and fact-finding skills.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Advanced Excel or Power BI.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and internationally (US Visa required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CCEP, CFI, or CICO.
• Experience conducting investigations in Latin America or other high-risk regions.
• Experience handling third-party due diligence and vendor risk investigations.
• Background working in multinational manufacturing or automotive sectors.

About the Company

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and supply of power and data solutions for the automotive industry. Working with the world's major vehicle manufacturers, Yazaki has maintained strategic and stable growth for over 83 years.