Associate Director - Ethics & Compliance
McKinsey & Company
Compliance / Regulatory
Austin, TX, USA · Germany · Darien, CT, USA · Boston, MA, USA · Denver, CO, USA · Chicago, IL, USA · Dallas, TX, USA · Atlanta, GA, USA
USD 213k-284k / year
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Associate Director - Ethics & Compliance
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
Your Impact
As the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Associate Director of Investigations, you will lead in driving and shaping the Ethics program including implementing strategic and operational initiatives, specifically operating in a team which manages investigations of concerns.
You will lead, manage and remediate key risk areas across our firm’s E&C program, including proving leadership in addressing legal, regulatory and compliance related reviews. You will be expected to demonstrate your expertise in navigating complex and multifaceted issues to achieve a risk-based resolution.
You will lead a high-impact team of investigators who are handling multi-faceted and complex investigations. You will provide experienced leadership to support those investigations, including in addressing legal, regulatory and compliance risk issues. You will oversee the operations of investigations, including reviewing investigation plans, making key decisions on progress and reviewing final outcome reports. You will support the growth and development needs of the team through processes such as review, recruitment, onboarding and coaching.
You will lead on continuous improvement activities, including the design and delivery of guidance, standards, procedures and reporting expectations. You will ensure relevant training and skills-needs are addressed within the scope of the investigations program. You will lead in the development of creating and reinforcing consistency across our firm, identifying opportunities to enhance and evolve investigations within the firm.
You will work closely with E&C leadership to ensure information regarding investigations, including timeliness of investigations, is periodically reported through defined internal processes.
You will lead in the development of creating and reinforcing consistency across our firm, identifying opportunities to enhance and evolve investigations within the firm.
You will support the implementation and maintenance of case management tools to enhance capabilities and ensure data quality, accurate record-keeping and document management. You will develop solutions tailored to the unique needs of our firm and the expectations of regulators, and you will be expected to collaborate and align with a varied set of stakeholders across all firm functions (Legal, Internal Audit, Finance & HR).
You will be given latitude to drive and own relevant organizational, operational, or strategic E&C initiatives and engage in collaborative partnership with other E&C colleagues and stakeholders.
Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
You will be part of McKinsey’s Ethics and Compliance (E&C) function and will be based in North America. The E&C function’s mission is to manage risks to the firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling the firm’s client impact and innovation. The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of the firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice. Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into the firm’s operations and workforce. You will be responsible for instilling trust by amplifying integrity and effectively managing concerns.
Your role reports to the Director of Ethics, Allegations Management.
Your Growth
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
Your qualifications and skills
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree(s) and or applicable professional certifications preferred; Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
- 10+ years of professional experience in legal, regulatory, compliance environments; attorneys with “Big Law” and/or in house experience preferred
- 10+ years of professional experience in leading and managing complex investigations, including litigation, internal investigations, or regulatory reviews
- 10+ years of technical experience in identifying and addressing legal, regulatory and compliance related issues, including multifaceted investigations
- Experience with using third party case management technologies to drive complex investigations
- Strong Excel, Tableau (or other data visualization technology), analytical and data management skills preferred
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous problems and see them through to resolution
- Adept at influencing and engaging with all types of audiences to cultivate trust-based, peer-counselor relationships
- Builds trust-based relationships with leaders within and outside of the team; collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with ability to drive to outcomes on cross-functional and complex topics
- Exhibit highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding highly sensitive and confidential materials
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and craft cohesive storylines and communications
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
In accordance with Ontario law, this job posting is for an existing vacancy.
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $213,000 - $284,000 in USD and $211,000 - $282,000 in CAD — to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.
FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
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