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Investigator, Americas - Global Trust & Investigations (Remote)

Job ID

220404

Posted

22-May-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

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.

Interested candidates are requested to include in their application a detailed resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience in conducting investigations (please highlight, in particular, your experience with respect to workplace investigations into employee misconduct).

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 and prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned investigation reports.

- Make recommendations based on investigative findings to inform appropriate remedial or disciplinary action.

- 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.

- Strongly Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice, Law, HR, Business, or related field (Master’s or Juris Doctorate a plus)

- Strongly Preferred: Experience working in a complex, multinational organization, or an otherwise highly matrixed organization.

- Strongly Preferred: Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

- 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.

- Preferred Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), or Workplace Investigations Certificate (AWI or similar)

- 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for theInvestigatorposition is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Investigator position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s 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.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)