Investigations Specialist

Job Summary

Our Legal department is seeking an experienced Compliance Investigator to join our dynamic, collaborative global investigations team. This role is based in our Cork office and is critical to promoting fairness, compliance, and integrity across NetApp's global operations.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who have the skills and passion to make an impact. If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

As a Compliance Investigator, you will:

• Lead end-to-end compliance investigations into complex matters, including bribery, kickbacks, corruption, antitrust and rules of engagement issues, conflicts of interest, misuse of confidential information, financial and accounting misconduct, third-party misconduct, and other potential policy violations.
• Develop thoughtful and effective strategies for handling sensitive allegations while maintaining neutrality, confidentiality, and adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
• Deliver clear, actionable findings through fact-based reports and recommendations that can withstand legal scrutiny, address root causes, and support long-term organizational health.
• Manage multiple investigations simultaneously while advancing matters efficiently and bringing them to timely closure.
• Collaborate effectively with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to support consistent, fair, and well-documented outcomes.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in office and/or in person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Job Requirements

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities to this role. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Investigation Expertise: At least 8 years of experience conducting prompt, thorough, and fair global compliance investigations, preferably within a private or publicly traded company.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with email search tools, Salesforce, online research, and case management systems; experience with NAVEX EthicsPoint is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, analyze, and reconcile financial, expense, and sales related data effectively.
• Professional Qualities: Strong professional judgment, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and the ability to work cross functionally and build trust with stakeholders.
• Communication Excellence: Proven ability to present findings clearly through fact based conclusions and recommendations that promote organizational health, long term solutions, and root cause remediation.

Education and Certifications

• A Juris Doctorate or international equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.