Principal Compliance Specialist
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Job Description
What You’ll Do
The Principal Compliance Specialist is part of a team that drives the development, execution and maintenance of the Compliance Risk Assessment program through collaboration within Compliance, operational functions in business segments, Enterprise Risk Management, the Legal Organization, and other key stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing department and related functional units in support of the overall compliance program components with a focus on consumer protection risk assessments.
How You’ll Do It
- Assist with researching regulatory compliance requirements and evaluating the adequacy of control environments, including, but not limited to business policies, procedures, training and reference materials, system and business controls.
- Assist with identifying and assessing compliance program risks and controls.
- Support management in the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs and a culture of compliance.
- Data analysis and assistance with preparing status reports of program initiatives, activities, and compliance issues to management and committees.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 6+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management, or related field
- In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management, or related field
Bonus Points If You Have
- Master's degree in business, security, law, computer science, data analytics, or risk
- 8+ years of experience in compliance, law, risk management, or related field
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
- JD, CISA, CIPP, CRMP, PMP, RIMS, or similar license/certification
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