About The Role:
We are seeking a highly accomplished investigations executive to serve as Director, Americas Investigations, a senior leadership role within our Global Trust & Investigations function. This leader will have enterprise responsibility for the direction, quality, and integrity of internal investigations across the Americas region.
The Director will be entrusted with oversight of the company's most sensitive and complex matters-including allegations of fraud, corruption, retaliation, conflicts of interest, discrimination, harassment, and other serious misconduct-and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Legal, HR, Compliance, and business leaders.
As a Fortune 120 company with a global footprint, we operate in a complex regulatory and cultural environment. This role requires exceptional judgment, independence, and credibility, as well as a proven ability to lead high-performing teams and navigate investigations with rigor, discretion, and fairness.
This is a dual-focus executive role combining strategic leadership with hands-on investigative authority:
Owns investigations standards, outcomes, and risk posture for the Americas region.
Serves as a strategic advisor to the Global Head of Trust & Investigations on trends, systemic risk, and program evolution.
Personally leads or oversees the most complex, high-risk, or high-profile investigations.
Elevates investigative practice from reactive case management to a disciplined, insight-driven enterprise capability.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Team Management
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Direct highly visible initiatives, projects, and operational activities with a high level of risk and complexity across sub-functions or business processes.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and colleagues to act while being guided by the organization's functional business plans.
Investigations Leadership & Governance
Provide executive oversight of all Americas investigations, ensuring consistency, legal defensibility, and alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements.
Serve as escalation point for sensitive, high-impact, or precedent-setting matters.
Review and approve investigation strategies, scope decisions, findings, and final reports.
Ensure investigations are conducted with independence, confidentiality, and respect for due process.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of investigations professionals.
Set clear expectations for investigative rigor, judgment, communication, and professionalism.
Build succession strength and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and ethical excellence.
Complex Investigations Execution
Personally lead or oversee the most sensitive and complex investigations when warranted.
Conduct high-stakes witness and subject interviews and evidence assessments.
Produce concise, well-reasoned reports suitable for senior leadership, Legal review, and regulatory scrutiny.
Enterprise Partnership & Insight
Act as a trusted advisor to Legal, HR, Compliance, and senior business leadership on misconduct risk, investigative outcomes, and remediation.
Identify trends, root causes, and systemic risk indicators arising from investigations.
Contribute to proactive risk mitigation, policy refinement, and training initiatives.
Program Advancement & Global Integration
Support continuous improvement of investigation frameworks, tools, metrics, and reporting.
Represent the Americas region in global investigations initiatives and strategy forums.
Partner with global peers to ensure consistency, credibility, and best-in-class investigative practice.
What You'll Need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Experience & Expertise
10+ years of investigative experience within legal, compliance, risk, audit, or law enforcement environments.
5+ years of senior people leadership experience managing complex, dispersed teams.
Demonstrated experience handling high-risk, high-visibility investigations in large, matrixed organizations.
Deep understanding of investigative standards, employment law considerations, and regulatory expectations across the Americas.
Leadership & Judgment
Recognized for sound judgment, independence, and discretion in complex, ambiguous situations.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor's degree required.
Advanced degree (JD, Criminal Justice, HR, or related field) strongly preferred; active bar membership a plus.
Professional certifications (e.g., CFE, PCI, AWI) desirable.
Multilingual capability (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is a plus.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, experience, and location. The minimum salary for the Director of Americas Investigations position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Director of Americas Investigations position is $210,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
