Compliance Specialist

· Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program

· Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them

· Draft and revise company policies

· Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses

· Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk

· Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed

· Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation

· Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices

· Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance

· Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals

• Prepares compliance audit data by compiling and analyzing internal and external information.
• Supports departments by collecting and coordinating internal compliance data with auditors and various departments.
• Provides administrative support by implementing systems, procedures, and policies; completing projects in support of compliance auditors.
• Helps others by answering questions and responding to requests.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Enhances compliance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments