Internal Investigation and Compliance Specialist

Company Description

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world's population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Compliance & Risk Management Teamis seeking an Internal Investigation and Compliance Specialist in São Paulo/SP. This role will conduct internal investigations, develop and execute the Compliance Program (policies, training, communication), structure data indicators and analytics and promote ethical culture through campaigns.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct internal investigations, ensuring evidence collection, root cause analysis, and preparation of high-quality conclusive reports
• Partner with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Legal in risk mitigation initiatives and control strengthening
• Support the development and execution of the Compliance Program, including policies, training, communication, and risk monitoring
• Structure and analyze compliance indicators using Power BI, Excel, or other data analytics tools, identifying patterns and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to engagement and communication actions for promoting ethical culture, including the development of materials and campaigns using Canva or similar tools
• Support due diligence reviews, third-party assessment, and continuous monitoring
• Participate in innovation projects and use of AI tools applied to compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Law, Communications, or related fields;
• Fluent English (reading, writing, and conversation);
• Proven experience in compliance and conducting internal investigations, preparing executive reports;
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Data Analytics tools;
• Ethical, communicative, collaborative, and results-oriented profile

Desired:

• Certifications and extension courses in Compliance, Corporate Ethics, or Anti-corruption are relevant differentials;
• Proficiency with Canva, AI tools, and corporate visual communication.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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