Internal Investigations Manager

You will lead complex internal investigations across multiple regions, ensuring objective fact-finding and agreement on our Code of Conduct and applicable laws. We are looking for investigative judgment, analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with global partners. You will report to Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex internal investigations related to whistleblower reports, misconduct, fraud, corruption, and ethical breaches across Latin America.

• You will support senior leadership and Ethics & Compliance partners in delivering and well-documented investigations and remediation actions.

• Develop investigation strategies, including case scoping, evidence collection, interviewing plans, and risk-based prioritization.

• Conduct and oversee interviews with employees and senior partners while ensuring fairness and due process.

• Analyze investigation findings and identify patterns, trends, and systemic risks; translate insights into applicable recommendations.

• Design, monitor, and support remediation plans in collaboration with business leaders, Legal, HR, Audit, and Compliance teams.

• Prepare clear, objective, and executive-level investigation reports, dashboards, and summaries for senior management and global committees.

• Ensure handling of evidence, including documentation, data integrity, chain of custody, and readiness for audits or regulatory review.

• Use technology, data analytics, and e-discovery tools to enhance investigation efficiency and accuracy.

• Stay informed of relevant regulatory and legal developments to assess potential impact on investigations and corporate risk.

• Be a trusted advisor to regional leadership on investigation outcomes, ethical risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent professional qualification required.

• 5+ years of experience leading internal or forensic investigations involving fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misconduct, or serious policy violations.

• Interview and fact-finding skills, including experience with senior-level team members.

• Hands-on experience with e-discovery platforms and digital evidence review.

• Demonstrated integrity and understanding of requirements.

• Experience working with Legal, Compliance, HR, Audit, Finance, and Operations.

• Fluent in English; Portuguese proficiency.

• Willingness to travel.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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