Sr. Consultant, Internal Investigations - Ethics

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This position will be responsible for investigating complex and confidential issues involving fraud, financial reporting, securities law compliance, senior executive misconduct or other allegations that associates or agents are not in compliance with laws, regulations or company policies. This can be a hybrid or fully remote depending on location. #LI-CP1 Job Description Summary Objectivity, combined with empathy and patience, are keys to resolving ethical and legal issues employees and businesses face. As an independent resource for our associates at all levels of the organization, and our customers, our work supports and promotes Nationwide’s core values, including honesty and integrity. If you can investigate, gather facts with no predisposition of the outcome, work and think independently and connect and communicate with people, we want to know more about you! As a Senior Consultant, you'll investigate complex and confidential issues involving fraud, financial reporting, securities law compliance, senior executive misconduct or other allegations that associates or agents are not in compliance with laws, regulations or company policies. You'll collaborate with leaders and business units to plan, develop, coordinate and implement approved programs to protect corporate assets.

Key Responsibilities: Investigates to identify the presence or absence of criminal activity related to company loss of assets and to detect and prevent company loss.  Acts as the primary investigator of allegations against appointed/elected individuals. Consults with and advises management on fraudulent activity and makes recommendations to prevent or reduce potential loss. Produces comprehensive, written investigative summaries and presents to Associate Relations, Ethics, General Counsel and business unit leadership. Maintains expertise in current investigative techniques involving fiscal crimes and fiscal irregularities being experienced by insurance and financial institutions. Develops and recommends investigative techniques to improve detection and investigation of fiscal crimes. Analyzes large-scale fraud or criminal acts involving actual or attempted loss and shares information on fraud risk and exposures. Assists the company and civil authorities in the prosecution and/or defense of alleged associate criminal activities involving company loss of assets. Testifies in criminal, civil and administrative procedures. Builds and maintains rapport and partnership with federal, state and local government agencies that can assist in investigative efforts. Develops and presents training programs to engage associates and management in preventing, detecting and reporting possible theft, fraud, embezzlement or misappropriation of assets. Conducts investigations at the request of the Office of General Counsel in anticipation of possible litigation. Investigates fraudulent misuse of Nationwide names, brand or trademarks. Manages investigations involving contract, compliance or business practice violations, external vendor fraud and identity theft. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance and financial operations within Nationwide. Analyzes management guides and business processes to ensure alignment with corporate policies and local/state/federal laws and regulations. Mentors and coaches Consultants providing guidance on the operations of the Internal Investigations Unit, investigative strategies and techniques and business operations. Maintains a current knowledge of the company's policies and