Senior Manager - Global Investigations - Golden Valley, MN

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manager, Investigations, is responsible for leading the global investigations program at General Mills. This critical role requires a highly experienced professional with a proven track record in conducting and managing complex corporate investigations, particularly in areas of fraud and ethics & compliance. This leader will directly manage select investigations while providing indirect leadership and mentorship to a globally distributed team of investigators. This role will involve the ability to leverage technology to continue to evolve the program and to protect the company's assets and reputation. This role will also require clear and concise reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including senior executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Global Investigations Leadership: Lead and oversee all global investigations, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and best practices.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide indirect leadership, mentorship, and development to a globally distributed team of investigators. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Program Management: Manage, implement, and continuously improve a repeatable and scalable global investigations program.
• Proactive Risk Identification: Proactively identify and assess potential risks through data analysis, trend monitoring, and collaboration with other control functions, such as Legal, Ethics, and Audit. Leverage technology to enhance proactive risk detection capabilities.
• Remediation & Control Enhancement: Partner with relevant stakeholders, including controllership functions, to remediate identified risks and implement control enhancements to prevent future occurrences.
• Reporting & Communication: Develop and deliver clear, concise, and impactful reports on program performance, key findings, and emerging risks to stakeholders.
• Technology Integration: Drive the integration of technology solutions and advanced analytics to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or other related fields
• 10+ years of experience leading and managing complex investigations, with a strong focus on fraud, ethics & compliance matters.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of investigators, preferably in a global environment.
• Deep understanding of investigative techniques, legal and regulatory requirements, and investigative industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement scalable programs with clear frameworks and SLAs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• High proficiency in utilizing technology and data analytics to enhance investigative processes and proactive risk identification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree or an MBA is preferred
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), or other relevant certifications preferred.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• This role is based in Minneapolis, MN, and is not remote eligible.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for the work visas.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.