Investigations Manager

The Business Conduct Investigation (BCI) team, part of Microsoft’s Audit, Risk and Compliance (ARC) group, is seeking a talented compliance professional with analytical skills to join our investigations team. In this role, you will report to the BCI Investigations Group Manager based in Redmond, WA and will be a key member of the BCI team worldwide.

As an Investigations Manager, you will lead fact-finding investigations into potential business misconduct, following the evidence wherever it leads. You’ll navigate complex matters, collaborate with stakeholders across the company, and translate your findings into clear, well-supported reports that drive and support critical decisions for our Legal partners. This individual contributor role is well-suited for a curious, adaptable, and attention to detail investigator who thrives on uncovering facts, bringing clarity, and growing their expertise with the team.

At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

• Investigate allegations of business misconduct and policy violations, including allegations relating to fraud and corruption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and leverage tools, analysis, and technologies to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency when gathering facts.
• Lead or participate in interviews with case parties and subject matter specialists.
• Document activity and work performed in our case management tool.
• Prepare clear and concise reports that enable company attorneys/outside counsel to make findings.
• Identify actionable insights that can be shared with stakeholders to improve processes, build business solutions, and mitigate risk.
• Embody our culture and values

Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Global Intelligence, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in compliance, cyber, finance, data analytics, investigations, computer forensics, threat intelligence, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Global Intelligence, or related field AND 2+ years experience in compliance, cyber, finance, data analytics, investigations, computer forensics, threat intelligence, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Global Intelligence, or related field AND 3+ years experience in compliance, cyber, finance, data-analytics, investigations, computer forensics, threat intelligence, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, Global Intelligence, or related field AND 5+ years experience in compliance, cyber, finance, data analytics, investigations, computer forensics, threat intelligence, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Compliance, Finance, Data-Analytics, Investigations, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, or similar.
• Experience conducting investigations in an organization providing audit, finance, legal, HR (human resources) or law enforcement services.
• Experience working with data analysis and e-discovery tools and applications.
• Familiarity with channel distribution concepts and business processes.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language capability.

Investigations IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $153,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $102,200 - $169,900 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.