Lead Specialist, Compliance II

Job Title: Lead Specialist, Compliance II

Department: Compliance

• Business Unit/Function: Legal & GRC

Job Purpose:

Oversee the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/ concerns within the organization. Puts in place policies, systems and assurances to ensure the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with laws and regulations, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Code of Conduct.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitors and reports results of the compliance/ ethics efforts of the company and provides guidance for the Board and senior management team on matters relating to compliance.
• Authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program
• Develops initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent the illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program.
• Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/ concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.
• Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep that Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/ implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized university. Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• 4-8 years’ experience in compliance in a similar type of major organization, to include demonstrated leadership

Ma’Aden High-Performance Competencies:

• Integrity
• Care
• Team Work
• Ownership and Accountability
• Strategic Visioning
• Critical Thinking
• Performance and Value Focused
• Communication and Change Management
• Building Partnerships
• Developing owners
• Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.
• Exceptional communication ability on all level inside the organization
• Ability to work and be at ease with diverse groups of people.

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and communication skills, including the ability to interact positively with a wide variety of individuals.
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrated ability to define and analyze issues; develop and present recommendations; and implement cross-functional solutions.