Associate Director, S1 Risk & Compliance

Job Description

Develop relevant Compliance policies and guidelines to align with regulatory expectations Oversee and manage day-to-day compliance activities, adherence to policies and upcoming regulations Provide education and training to Sustinable1 Employees on policies and procedures Identify potential risks to the Sustainable1 business, and assist in determination of mitigating actions Track and report on policy violations Provide regular reporting on Compliance issues to the S1 Head of Business Risk & Compliance Participate in, and as appropriate, manage Compliance investigations diligently while maintaining confidentiality Provide support on Risk & Compliance Operations tasks and projects, as needed Coordinate with colleagues globally to ensure consistency in carrying out risk and compliance responsibilities. Partner with Legal and Government Affairs & Public Policy teams on regulatory and policymaker engagements. Identify, develop, and implement opportunities to improve Compliance processes and workflows. Other Responsibilities: Remain educated and up to date on developments in the regulatory and Compliance fields, with a particular focus on sustainability Actively participate in relevant Risk & Compliance Committees, as appropriate. Provide support to Divisional Compliance teams and the Enterprise Compliance team as necessary. The Impact: The Associate Director, Risk & Compliance will play a key role in the Compliance program for the Sustainable1 business. The role involves a range of activities, including: (i) Monitoring of Sustainable1 Employees Compliance related activities, (ii) education & training, (iii) reporting to management on compliance developments, and (iv) participating in reviews, investigations, and other compliance related ad-hoc activities. This role will report into the Global Head of Business Risk & Compliance, Sustainable1 What we are looking for: 5+ years of Compliance experience A bachelors degree is required. Experience in ESG/Sustainability Domain would be an added advantage. Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence Strong interpersonal and team skills, with a collaborative and learning mindset Highly analytical, solutions-oriented and detail oriented Ability to articulate guidance clearly and concisely Ability to quickly diagnose problems and work on improving operational efficiency Excellent presentation skills and ability to provide compliance training to all levels Self-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure Ability to maintain a global perspective and work with diverse colleagues across various jurisdictions . Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point (Proficiency in Smartsheet preferred)