Ethics & Compliance Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.   Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Ethics & Compliance Specialist located in Midland, MI ! As a member of the Legal Department, you will provide advanced legal and compliance support to the Ethics & Compliance function, including internal investigations, program operations, compliance monitoring, third-party due diligence, training, and related risk management. You will work closely with Ethics & Compliance attorneys, investigators, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Security, Privacy, and business stakeholders to help run the Company's ethics and compliance program effectively. You will independently handle a wide range of assignments that call for sound judgment, discretion, analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and strong communication. You will also help resolve compliance concerns promptly, improve investigation processes, deliver meaningful compliance reporting, and drive operational excellence across the function. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to integrity, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills and sound judgment. You will be a trusted partner to Ethics & Compliance attorneys and investigators, supporting investigations, program operations, reporting and analytics, legal hold coordination, EthicsPoint administration, training, and continuous improvement. You will receive substantive guidance from Ethics & Compliance attorneys and leaders while independently managing your assigned work within established authority and procedures. Responsibilities Investigation and Case Management Support Review investigation reports, case files, records, findings, and supporting documentation for consistency, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to investigation standards. Serve as an investigation team member on lower-risk, lower-complexity matters, and support more complex matters under a lead investigator's direction. Help investigators with witness interviews, evidence collection, documentation, chronologies, and case administration. Draft investigation reports, executive summaries, presentations, analyses, and recommendations for review by attorneys, investigators, and compliance leadership. Coordinate legal holds and evidence preservation with Legal, Information Security, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to support investigations, audits, litigation, and regulatory inquiries. Maintain investigation records and case management systems in line with applicable policies, procedures, and retention requirements. Act as backup administrator for the EthicsPoint reporting and case management system, covering case intake, routing, reporting, user support, and system administration. Monitor EthicsPoint workflows, protect data integrity, perform quality reviews, produce reports, and support process improvements in case management. Coordinate responses to audits, assessments, and compliance reviews by gathering information, tracking deliverables, and engaging stakeholders. Compliance Program Support Monitor and triage inquiries to the Ethics & Compliance inbox and coordinate responses. Act as liaison with Human Resources on referrals of workplace concerns and investigations, ensuring proper routing, coordination, and documentation. Support third-party due diligence, including reviews, documentation, screening follow-up, issue escalation, and stakeholder coordination. Support Gifts & Entertainment reviews by gathering information, coordinating stakeholder input, assessing requests against established criteria, and preparing documentation and recommendations for attorney or compliance review. Assist attorneys and compliance professionals with conflict-of-interest reviews, compliance monitoring, policy implementation, and other compliance initiatives. Research legal and compliance topics related to investigations, policies, regulations, enforcement developments, and emerging risks. Support audit, assessment, and regulatory responses by coordinating information gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting, Metrics, and Analytics Build, maintain, and improve compliance and investigation dashboards and reporting tools that support program oversight, risk monitoring, trend analysis, and decisions. Collect, analyze, validate, and report compliance data from multiple sources to inform program oversight and decisions. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, presentations, summaries, and metrics for Ethics & Compliance leadership, Legal leadership, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders. Find ways to improve reporting, data quality, efficiency, and adoption of technology-enabled solutions. Training and Communications Partner with Ethics & Compliance attorneys and investigators to design, develop, and deliver investigation and compliance training. Create training materials, presentations, job aids, communications, and reference resources that build awareness of ethics and compliance expectations. Support compliance outreach, investigator development programs, and training for employees and leaders. Help develop, maintain, and improve compliance procedures, guidance documents, and resource materials. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Partner with Legal, Human Resources, Inte