Steve Bailey

· ByteDance/TikTok Global Legal Investigations Leadership team

Lead complex investigations including company policy violations and all forms of financial crime

· Engage closely with external counsel to drive significant investigations which include matters of National Security

· Global Lead for the Internal Threat Detection Program

· Partner with Employment Legal, Ethics, Physical Security and HR to expedite and conclude cases

Undertake in person interviews at all levels in all subsidiaries, WZ interviewed certified

· Conduct route cause analysis and implement remediation plans after concluding investigations

· Implemented Global Data Request Collection hub for data led investigations

· Collect, analyze and preserve big data from diverse company platforms

· Demonstrated experience in open-source research

· Proficient in cross-border data review and e-discovery

· Present investigative developments/findings to senior leadership and C-Suite

· Liaise with international law enforcement agencies and regulators to expedite cases for prosecution and reporting

· Maintain and manage the Global Case Management System

· Complete comprehensive P&C investigative reports within a timely manner for legal review

· Network with other peers and attend industry events

· Mentor and lead investigators in Global Legal Investigations

· Conducted investigations on financial crime, internal/external threats and unethical behaviors

· Investigations include, complex fraud, whistleblowing referrals, bribery and employee misconduct

· Documented investigative objectives, scoped lines of enquiry

· Identified and collated evidence, preserved electronic data and CCTV

· Planned and undertook comprehensive interviews of staff or third parties to obtain pertinent information

· Managed a team of two permanent investigators, regularly recruited temporary staff for larger cases

· Analyzed big data to identify suspicious activity and unethical behavior

· Engaged with stakeholders, HR, Legal, External Counsel, IT Security and business units to expedite cases

· Drafted investigative reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations

· Trusted Advisor to Executive Boards and Risk Committees, simplify and present key investigative findings

· Liaised with External Counsel to drive cases through the prosecution process, give evidence in court

· Report to regulators (FCA), engagement officer with domestic and EMEA law enforcement

· Conducted groupwide training and awareness on fraud prevention and red flag indicators

· Subject matter expert for the Whistleblowing policy and framework

· Developed group Anti-Fraud Framework and Investigations Function, mentor investigators

· Conducted fraud risk assessments and route cause analysis, enhanced processes and anti-fraud policy

· Strong knowledge of international financial crime legislation

· On call to react to any threats posed to the corporation and operated with little supervision

• Identified areas for process improvement within the investigation department, recommending changes that led to increased efficiency.
• Leveraged data analytics tools for identifying trends and patterns in cases under investigation, enhancing overall effectiveness.
• Spearheaded initiatives focused on fraud prevention and detection, resulting in a reduction of fraudulent activities within the organization.
• Maintained a strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, continuously updating skills through professional development opportunities.

· Conducted investigations on financial crime, internal/external threats and unethical behaviors

· Investigations include, complex fraud, whistleblowing referrals, bribery and employee misconduct

· Documented investigative objectives, scoped lines of enquiry

· Identified and collated evidence, preserved electronic data and CCTV

· Planned and undertook comprehensive interviews of staff or third parties to obtain pertinent information

· Managed a team of two permanent investigators, regularly recruited temporary staff for larger cases

· Analyzed big data to identify suspicious activity and unethical behavior

· Engaged with stakeholders, HR, Legal, External Counsel, IT Security and business units to expedite cases

· Drafted investigative reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations

· Trusted Advisor to Executive Boards and Risk Committees, simplify and present key investigative findings

· Liaised with External Counsel to drive cases through the prosecution process, give evidence in court

· Report to regulators (FCA), engagement officer with domestic and EMEA law enforcement

· Conducted groupwide training and awareness on fraud prevention and red flag indicators

· Subject matter expert for the Whistleblowing policy and framework

· Developed group Anti-Fraud Framework and Investigations Function, mentor investigators

· Conducted fraud risk assessments and route cause analysis, enhanced processes and anti-fraud policy

· Strong knowledge of international financial crime legislation

· On call to react to any threats posed to the corporation and operated with little supervision