Section Manager BEC Investigations

Job Title

Section Manager, Business Ethics and Compliance Investigations

Job Description

Con Edison is seeking a Section Manager, Business Ethics and Compliance Investigations, to lead and mentor a team responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct, violations of company Standards of Business Conduct, policies, and applicable laws and regulations. This position is essential in maintaining the integrity of a regulated utility serving millions of New Yorkers and upholding a culture of ethics and compliance with the law.

The Section Manager will conduct and oversee investigations into complex issues such as bribery, kickbacks, procurement fraud, capital project misconduct, theft and misuse of company assets, record falsification, and other breaches of company policy or law. This role collaborates closely with Law, Corporate Security, EEO and Workplace, Internal Audit, Human Resources, and business leadership to support organizational integrity.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of investigators, ensuring high-quality, timely, and well-documented investigative outcomes.
• Oversee end-to-end case management, from intake through resolution, reporting, and remediation.
• Evaluate allegations, assess risk, and prioritize investigative resources based on potential impact.
• Personally handle sensitive matters and conduct investigations with significant organizational impact.
• Gather and analyze data, including company records, external information, and company system information.
• Utilize internal and external investigative resources, including subject matter experts and operational teams.
• Prepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports documenting findings and conclusions.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret large and complex data sets to identify fraud indicators and patterns, and leverage approved data analytics and AI tools to enhance investigative efficiency and insights.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, investigative groups, and external partners to advance investigative objectives and coordinated risk response.
• Maintain team readiness by staying current on emerging fraud risks, investigative techniques, and industry best practices through training, professional development, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years Conducting and managing complex investigations involving fraud or misconduct or
• Master's Degree and 6 years Conducting and managing complex investigations involving fraud or misconduct

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and 6 years Conducting and managing complex investigations involving fraud or misconduct

Relevant Work Experience

• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential matters, required.
• Significant experience conducting complex investigations involving fraud, misconduct, or regulatory violations, required.
• Demonstrated experience leading investigative teams and managing caseloads and interacting with case management systems, required.
• Strong interviewing, fact-finding, and case management skills, required.
• Proven ability to analyze financial, operational, or system data to identify risk indicators, required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports, required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in a complex, regulated environment, required.
• Proficiency with and willingness to learn with electronic investigative tools, company systems, and technology platforms, required.
• Calm, approachable demeanor; high emotional intelligence; and strong active listening and impartial interviewing skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport, required.
• Background in law enforcement, government investigations, or corporate investigations, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: CFE, CPA Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

EEO Statement

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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