Compliance Generalist I - SR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Corporate Compliance department provides support to enable business growth while minimizing risk by evaluating new areas of opportunity as well as changes to existing business functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, industry standards, and internal corporate policies. The Corporate Compliance department’s focus areas include corporate records management, FERC and NERC compliance, Department of Transportation compliance, corporate governance, and other relevant regulatory compliance. The Compliance Generalist ensures adherence to legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies by developing procedures, performing audits, and mitigating risks. The position monitors regulatory changes, assists with employee training, and reports findings to management, acting as a liaison between divisions/departments and regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy & Procedure Development: Helps create, implement, and maintain company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws as directed by the Manager – Corporate Compliance  
• Auditing and Risk Assessment: Assists with audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify potential gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.  
• Monitoring & Reporting: Tracks key risk indicators (KRIs) and prepares compliance reports for regulatory agencies and Cooperative management.  
• Training and Advisory: Assists with training employees across the Cooperative on compliance protocols.  
• Regulatory Liaison: Serves as a contact for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders, facilitating communication and helping review compliance-related issues.  
• Continuous Improvement: Maintains visibility with industry developments, regulatory trends, and emerging risks and applies knowledge to continuously improve compliance programs.  
• Performs any other related duties required or assigned by the Manager – Corporate Compliance  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Legal Studies or another related field. Experience in compliance, regulatory, risk management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job:  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The exposure to dust and other allergens in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks, which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret risk.