Ethics and Compliance Manager & Investigator

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

The Ethics & Compliance - Manager & Investigator supports the Company’s Ethics & Compliance program by assisting with business ethics investigations and policies, supporting oversight of the Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) compliance program, and administering third‑party due diligence processes. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in corporate ethics, employee relations, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance within a publicly traded company, while working closely with experienced compliance and legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Ethics Investigations

• Plan, scope, and conduct complex, confidential internal investigations involving alleged violations of the Code of Business Conduct, anti-corruption laws, conflicts of interest, fraud, financial misconduct, and other business ethics and high-level employment matters.
• Define investigation strategy, preserve evidence, conduct interviews, analyze records, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend remediation. 
• Support and assist the senior attorney in conducting sensitive and complex internal investigations.
• Help manage matters reported through the Company’s ethics hotline including intake, triage, investigation, and resolution and case tracking.
• Consults with management, in-house counsel, Human Resources, Asset Protection, and Internal Audit, as needed to resolve difficult, highly sensitive or complex compliance issues.
• Identify investigation trends and systemic risks; track remediation plans.

Third Party Due Diligence

• Manage the Company’s third-party due diligence program, including risk-based screening, vendor background reviews, and ongoing monitoring of vendors, suppliers, agents, and other business partners.
• Review due diligence findings, identify red flags, and provide legal guidance on risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and business teams to ensure third party onboarding and monitoring processes align with anti-corruption, AML, and sanctions requirements.

Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Oversight

• Provide guidance for the Company’s AML compliance program, including policies, controls, and risk assessments.
• Advise on AML regulatory requirements and program enhancements applicable to publicly traded companies, including transaction monitoring, escalation protocols, and suspicious activity governance.
• Partner with Corporate Retail Operations, Division Front End, and business stakeholders to assess AML risk and ensure timely issue remediation.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and management reporting related to AML compliance.

Policy, Training, and Program Support

• Draft, review, and interpret ethics and compliance policies, standards, and procedures, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Support the development and delivery of targeted compliance training related to business ethics, third party risk, and AML.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Ethics & Compliance program by benchmarking, monitoring enforcement trends, and identifying compliance gaps.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on ethics and compliance issues.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned written communications and presentations.

What we are searching for:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Criminology, Business, or related field, or equivalent investigative experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, which may include human resources, compliance, workplace investigations, regulatory, or law firm experience.
• Strong interest in ethics, compliance, investigations, and regulatory risk management.

Preferred:

• Prior experience or exposure to corporate compliance, internal investigations, employee relations, AML, or third‑party risk management.
• Experience working with EthicsPoint or other case management systems.
• Experience supporting or working with publicly traded companies is a plus but not required.
• Good judgment, collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgement and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions for the operations team. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Travel will be required occasionally 
• We currently require employees to work onsite Monday through Thursday to support collaboration and engagement. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Values

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