FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
The position is within the Ethics & Compliance group and reports to the Director of Ethics and Compliance. It can be in OH, PA, NJ, MD, or WV, with travel as needed.
The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Investigations Manager will be responsible for leading the team that manages E&C investigations. Responsibilities include managing a team of investigators, managing, and continuously improving the investigation processes and data, and working with stakeholders throughout the organization to conduct thorough and timely investigations. This manager will also frequently work with Legal and Assurance leaders, in addition to other functional leaders, and be responsible for developing reports of investigation findings and delivering periodic reports to FirstEnergy senior leaders.
The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) group works to strengthen the company's ethics and compliance profile for FirstEnergy's operating companies. The team interacts with various functions to promote trust and respect, manage ethics and compliance risks, promote ethical business conduct, develop policies, procedures, and controls, and manage complaints and concerns. The team also performs risk assessments, conducts investigations, coordinates training, and manages ethics and compliance communications. This position will be expected to interact with all levels of the organization and lead a team of Compliance Specialists focused on investigations.
Responsibilities include:
Providing day-to-day leadership for Investigation initiatives and continuous improvement
Overseeing the development and build-out of the Ethics & Compliance Investigations program
- Overseeing the build-out of Investigations policies and procedures
- Maintaining Investigations policies and procedures
Planning, conducting, and overseeing time-sensitive, complex investigations of irregularities, fraud, corruption, and/or other violations of the Code of Conduct, company policies, or the law
Conducting interviews with identified parties and subsequently developing reports
Conducting and managing investigations triggered by reported concerns and complaints from internal and external parties, including the ethics hotline
Collecting data, reviewing patterns and anomalies, and compiling gathered information
Developing the framework for storing and maintaining investigation case data
Engaging with business unit management to communicate relevant review findings to promote adherence to processes and procedures
Drafting and delivering findings and regular status reports to leadership
Working with Legal, Assurance, and other functions to ensure understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures, and risks
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline is required.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited program a plus
Minimum ten years relevant work experience in roles of increasing responsibility is required. Relevant experience includes compliance & ethics, conduct and management of investigations, or similar work experiences.
Knowledge of ethical practices and standards within the Utilities of Electricity sector
- Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong investigative, analytical, and decision-making skills
High degree of proficiency in organization and planning
- Pragmatic with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
- Able to build relationships and credibility across the organization
Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and provide guidance to team members
- Travel to Akron will be required if selected candidate is located outside of Akron
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited program
- Minimum ten years relevant work experience in compliance, ethics, or investigative roles with increasing responsibility
- Knowledge of ethical practices and standards within the electric utilities sector
- Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong investigative, analytical, and decision-making skills
- High degree of proficiency in organization and planning
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization
- Leadership skills to manage a team, delegate, and provide guidance
- Travel to Akron required if candidate is located outside of Akron
What We Do
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy’s 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Join the FirstEnergy Careers Facebook community at www.facebook.com/FirstEnergyCareers, where we share career tips, job postings, photos from career fairs and community events, and more
