Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

The Counsel/Analyst, Internal Investigations is responsible for conducting internal investigations globally, assisting with management of the Company’s Global Ethics Helpline, and ensuring that ethics and compliance concerns raised by employees, suppliers and other third parties are promptly and thoroughly investigated and addressed. The Counsel/Analyst, Internal Investigations reports to the APAC Director, Internal Investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct internal ethics and compliance investigations globally, primarily in APAC. Assume responsibility for all phases of the investigation cycle, including intake, investigation plans, collect, data/documents review and analysis, witness interviews, factual findings, report writing and maintaining accurate records to properly document investigations.Advise the Company on internal investigations findings and provide input for disciplinary and remedial actions to be taken based on the findings.Help provide periodic updates to the Company’s management team concerning ethics and compliance concerns, and data and trends regarding compliance culture.Support quarterly reporting of Ethics and Compliance data to Board of Directors, Audit Committee, company leadership, and business units.Assist with training and communication initiatives related to Western Digital’s “Speak Up” culture and non-retaliation policy, including quarterly all-employee communications, annual online compliance training, and post-investigation leadership communications as needed.Analyze ethics and compliance investigations data (including root causes) to determine relevant trends and areas of compliance risk, and recommend effective modes of training, communication, and controls enhancements to address same.Assist with preparation and escalation of root cause reports and remediation plans to ensure cross-functional follow-through on remediation recommendations for preventing future misconduct or other issues.Address reports filed in the Company’s Ethics Helpline and partner with People Solutions and other investigative functions across the Company to ensure timely responses to all concerns raised on the Ethics Helpline and other reporting channels.Help conduct periodic Ethics Helpline testing and non-retaliation monitoring, including determining appropriate action to address findings and reporting to Lead Investigations Counsel.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Qualified or licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction, CFE or background in investigative audit is highly desirable.Undergraduate degree in law, accounting, finance, or relevant field with a strong academic record.Minimum of 5-6 years professional experience with compliance investigations. Specifically, ethics and compliance matters, fraud investigations, procurement improprieties, internal or external investigative audit, and related experience.Experience conducting and managing document reviews and electronic discovery, creating, and following investigations plans, conducting witness interviews, and preparing investigation reports.A keen eye for detail, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a demonstrated record of cross-functional collaboration and ability to work effectively in a team environment.Integrity, professionalism and a keen understanding of the sensitivity and confidentiality of the work is a must.Professional presence, excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, and experience delivering crisp, clear executive presentations.Demonstrated ability to be proactive and manage multiple projects simultaneously and focus on critical priorities.Strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines.Ability to work effectively in a global environment and sensitivity to and an understanding of cultural differences around the globe.Excellent English, both oral and written.Infrequent and unpredictable travel may be required.

PREFERRED:

Fluency in a second language (Mandarin or Thai).

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]