Regional Compliance Investigator

Philip Morris International is transforming—moving away from cigarettes and building a smoke‑free future rooted in innovation, science, and responsible leadership. With this transformation comes a unique opportunity to shape how we uphold ethics, accountability, and transparency across the world. If you are driven, analytical, and passionate about uncovering the truth and fostering a culture of integrity, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

As the Regional Compliance Investigator – Asia Pacific, CIS, Middle East & Africa, you will play a critical role in PMI’s global investigations program. You will lead and manage internal compliance investigations across multiple countries and jurisdictions strengthen our Speak Up culture, to make PMI better.

You will collaborate with Local and Regional Compliance Officers, work directly with the Head of Global Compliance Investigations, and contribute to global investigation standards, tools, and training. This is a high‑impact, highly autonomous role requiring excellent judgment, resilience, and cross‑cultural collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Execute Investigations

• Manage and conduct internal compliance investigations across Asia Pacific, CIS as well as Middle East & Africa.
• Develop investigation strategies, conduct interviews, and lead electronic discovery and data gathering.
• Produce clear, concise, and high‑quality investigation reports.
• Identify root causes and trends; recommend mitigation actions.
• Ensure all Regional compliance cases are accurately recorded in the global case management system.
  
  

• Triage and assign cases across the region of responsibility.
• Advise Local Compliance Officers on strategy and act as backup or secondary investigator.
• Support interviews, e‑discovery, and report drafting.
  
  

• Implement and maintain an investigations quality assurance program.
• Review investigative procedures, documentation, and findings to ensure consistent excellence.
• Contribute to the development of PMI’s global investigations manual, tools, templates, and training content.
  
  

• Assist with escalated or sensitive investigations led by the Global team.
• Support investigations in other geographies when needed.
• Prepare reports and briefings for Regional Compliance Officers and Global Investigations leadership.
  
  

• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading and conducting Investigations with a strong background in Compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise handling complex, sensitive, multi‑jurisdictional cases.
• Strong experience in investigative interviewing, evidential analysis, and use of e‑discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple sensitive cases simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Exceptional English writing skills with the ability to draft crisp, precise reports.
• Experience developing investigation guidance documents, tools, and training for investigators.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, internal controls, and global regulations.
• Proficiency with AI tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and evidence/data management systems.
• Previous law enforcement or detective experience is advantageous.
• Degree in Law, Business, Accounting, or related field is beneficial.
  
  

• Unquestionable integrity and ability to operate independently and confidentially.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and strategic insight.
• Excellent cross‑functional and cross‑cultural collaboration skills in multiple countries and time zones.
• Ability to influence and lead investigative work without formal authority.
• Comfortable presenting findings to senior stakeholders and handling challenges confidently.
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and analytical.
  
  

• Fluent in English and Filipino (Tagalog).
• Bahasa Indonesia, Javanese, Korean, Japanese or Arabic are a plus.
  
  

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role developing PMI’s Global Investigations Program and strengthening PMI’s compliance culture.
• A diverse, inclusive environment where integrity is valued.
• Professional development through exposure to complex investigations across the globe.
• The chance to contribute to PMI’s mission to deliver a smoke‑free future.