Ethics & Integrity Leader / Ethics & Integrity Leaderess

Company Description

The Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together, we continuously strive to enhance the IKEA home furnishing offer, making it more accessible for everyone. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Risk Management & Compliance organization.

IKEA Supply is responsible for ensuring that our product offerings are produced and delivered to our customers efficiently. We lead the supply agenda across various functions, collaborating with different business units and retail markets to ensure customer availability across all markets and sales channels at the lowest total cost. The IKEA business thrives on opportunities and involves prudent risk-taking every day, which is approached in a compliant and responsible manner.

Job Description

The Risk Management & Compliance function within Core Business Supply takes the lead in safeguarding the IKEA brand. Through effective monitoring and follow-up, we promote risk-aware decision-making and practical business control. Risk Management & Compliance works closely with various organizational levels and provides support to:

• Strengthen the IKEA brand and protect our assets
• Maintain a culture that is aware of overall security
• Steer and lead compliance activities

As the Ethics & Integrity Leader, your primary role will involve driving the Ethics and Integrity capability as part of the strategic direction for Risk Management and Compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading global corporate investigations related to allegations of non-compliance with the Inter IKEA Group Code of Conduct, including planning, fact-finding, document analysis, non-confrontational interviews, and report writing. Investigations may cover issues such as corruption and harassment.
• Acting as an ambassador for Ethics & Integrity across the business, addressing ad-hoc inquiries and providing guidance on a variety of ethics-related topics.
• Supporting the broader Ethics & Integrity capability through analysis of key metrics, dashboarding, data analytics, trend identification, and lessons learned from previous cases. Driving continuous improvement in working methods and technology adoption/AI.
• Providing expertise on the development and enhancement of Ethics & Integrity-related steering documents and training programs (e.g., investigative capabilities, anti-corruption measures, code of conduct). Facilitating training sessions as necessary.
• Ensuring quality assurance for Ethics & Integrity cases, maintaining consistency, fairness, and compliance with internal policies, IKEA values, and legal requirements.
• Mentoring and developing local co-workers to enhance their investigative capabilities as a center of expertise.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, the following knowledge, skills, and experiences are essential:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working with investigations in a global and diverse cultural environment.
• Relevant professional qualifications in the fields of ethics, compliance, and investigations (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner, relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience).
• Knowledge of applicable legal requirements and best practices (e.g., whistleblowing, anti-corruption, handling personal data, harassment, discrimination).
• Understanding of compliance with codes of conduct and related policies.
• Proficient in business English; additional language skills are a strong benefit.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities, including verbal and written skills, facilitation, coaching, active listening, and presentations to senior management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, interviewing skills, open-source research skills, and e-discovery skills.

More Information

The IKEA culture and values are fundamental to our business and daily operations. To thrive and grow with IKEA, it is essential that you share our values!

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves—to experiment, explore new ways, and dare to ask, "What if?" We believe in personal growth and provide opportunities to advance your career on a global scale. At IKEA, we nurture a vibrant culture where ideas are valued, skills can be developed, and our goal is always to create a better everyday life for the many people. We empower straightforward, down-to-earth individuals to flourish, both personally and professionally. This position is full-time and based in Pratteln, Switzerland. Please note that we only handle applications in English, and no applications will be considered via email.

We encourage you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, feel free to connect with our People & Culture Generalist, Olivia Wagner, at olivia.wagner@inter.ikea.com.