Special Investigator & Compliance Lead

Description

Work Arrangement : This role is classified as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Deputy Chief Compliance Officer on a full-time basis.

The Role -

The Special Investigator & Compliance Lead will lead and support investigations in South Korea involving alleged violations of law and/or GM policy, including fraud, intellectual property theft, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, collusion, kickbacks, bribery, FCPA-related matters, and records falsification. This role also provides compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and other key compliance matters. In addition, the position develops compliance communications and training to help strengthen GM’s culture of integrity. As a member of the GM Legal Staff, this individual will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, timely, and high-integrity support while upholding GM’s standards for safety, compliance, accountability, transparency, quality, cost discipline, business knowledge, and teamwork.

What You ’ll Do-

• Lead investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, and other potential violations of law or GM policy.

• Gather and document evidence, conduct interviews, and maintain investigation records in accordance with professional standards.

• Communicate investigation status, findings, and recommendations clearly and promptly to relevant stakeholders.

• Provide compliance counsel on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, export compliance, conflicts of interest, and related compliance matters in South Korea.

• Develop and deliver compliance messaging, leadership communications, and employee training.

• Conduct due diligence on proposed business partners and assess business activities for compliance risk.

• Partner with Audit, Security, HR, and other stakeholders on investigations, monitoring, audit activities, and Legal department objectives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) -

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related field.

• 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Investigations, Risk Management, Forensic Accounting, Corporate Security, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, or related functions.

• Experience conducting workplace investigations, compliance reviews, fraud investigations, forensic audits, or similar fact-finding engagements.

• Strong understanding of corporate compliance principles, internal controls, risk management frameworks, and business ethics programs.

• Knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations, including FCPA principles, relevant South Korean regulations, third-party risk management, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. Ability to evaluate complex situations, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion.

• Professional fluency in both Korean and English , including written and verbal communication.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

• Must be authorized to work & be located within South Korea.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications-

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CCEP, CAMS, or equivalent.

• Experience in multinational corporations, global compliance organizations, consulting firms, public accounting firms, law firms, or law enforcement agencies.

• Experience supporting internal audit, regulatory investigations, ethics and compliance programs, or enterprise risk management initiatives.

• Familiarity with forensic accounting techniques, compliance monitoring programs, data analytics, or audit methodologies.

• Experience working in a cross-cultural and matrixed global environment.

How We Hire -

• Application Deadline: July 12, 2026 (Sunday) at 11:59 PM

• How to Apply: Submit your application online via the GM Career Site (resume and cover letter required in English).

• Selection Process:

  Application Submission → Resume Screening → Phone Screening → Video Assessment → Interview & Writing Assignment → Medical Examination → Onboarding

• After submitting your application, you will receive a Personal Information (PI) consent form via the email address you provided. Your application will only be reviewed once the PI consent form has been completed and submitted.

• Preference will be given to candidates eligible under applicable employment protection laws.

• Please apply only if you do not require sponsorship to work in South Korea now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

• Any false information in your application or qualifications may result in disqualification.

• For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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