Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Guzman Energy | Denver, CO | Full-Time, In-Person

About Guzman Energy

Guzman Energy is a wholesale power provider dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape through innovative solutions and community partnerships. Serving cooperatives, municipalities, and tribes across North America, and data centers, hospitals, and large loads in those communities, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep industry expertise to create value in complex energy markets. Our team of approximately 80 professionals is committed to providing competitive pricing and reliable service for our customers.

Position Overview

The Compliance Manager leads Guzman Energy’s Compliance Program, overseeing CFTC, FERC, EIA, ISO, NERC, and GHG compliance as well as contract compliance. This role builds the systems, practices, and team that keep Guzman compliant as the business grows, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on regulatory risk.

This role is expected to maintain deep regulatory compliance expertise and also work closely with personnel across the company, including Legal, Operations, Human Resources, Risk Management, and executive leadership to maintain and strengthen a culture of ethics, accountability, and regulatory compliance within Guzman Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in all significant regulatory requirements pertinent to Guzman Energy’s business activities
• Lead Guzman Energy’s compliance function, and build, train, and supervise compliance analysts as the team grows
• Develop and maintain an inventory of regulatory and contract compliance requirements
• Document compliance standards and track performance against them
• Work with Operations and Data teams to develop systems and methods to monitor regulatory and contract compliance requirements and manage internal and external reporting
• Maintain a continuous learning approach as Guzman Energy’s business evolves and grows, ensuring the compliance function adjusts to changing business goals as well as regulatory and contract compliance requirements
• Own the Guzman Energy Compliance Program document
• Report compliance program results and metrics to Guzman executives, both informally and through regular Risk Management Committee updates, and support leadership with presentations, board materials, and regulatory preparation
• Own the compliance calendar and dashboard, ensuring all filings, milestones, and due dates are met
• Oversee compliance training programs, including periodic compliance training, annual code of conduct and conflict of interest training and sign-offs, the learning management system, and employee education programs
• Oversee trader communication program and document retention policy
• Oversee ISO compliance, with initial emphasis on CAISO, SPP, SPP West, and ERCOT and potential expansion to Eastern Interconnection ISOs; track and keep the business informed of rule changes, and answer Market Monitor queries
• Oversee EQR filings and other recurring FERC and EIA filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Oversee REC inventory management and administration of the company WREGIS account
• Oversee CA and WA carbon compliance obligations and reporting in CITSS, CARB, and WEDGE
• Oversee load and asset contract compliance tracking and contract maintenance
• Oversee swap reporting and recording, end-user exception elections, position limits, and exchange rules; support and provide applicable FERC and CFTC risk assessments, rule impact analysis, and controls testing
• Monitor trading activity, business unit processes and procedures, and required reporting obligations to ensure compliance with FERC and/or CFTC regulations by analyzing data, building/modifying reports, and/or running queries (this includes monitoring and tracking trading exceptions to Guzman’s policies)
• Assess new products and transaction types, identifying incremental regulatory requirements they create, and develop supporting compliance plans accordingly
• Oversee transmission activity, focusing on OASIS and e-tag compliance
• Oversee Guzman’s Compliance Hotline, ensuring employee concerns are reviewed and acted upon accordingly
• Develop and execute processes to review trade and communications data for potential market manipulation and escalate suspicious activity as appropriate (Anti-Market Manipulation)
• Manage compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements that apply across Guzman Energy’s business, including Anti-Corruption, Know Your Customer, and Trade Control laws
• Manage compliance-related internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting activities
• Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, Information Governance, and leadership teams to address compliance risks and corrective actions
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and recommendations to management
• Ensure proper maintenance of compliance records, SharePoint sites, network drives, and related documentation systems
• Lead investigations related to compliance concerns, ethics matters, or policy violations
• Promote operational excellence, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Keep the VP of Risk Management apprised of all efforts supporting the areas above
• Complete ad hoc compliance projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Environmental Science, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of compliance, legal, regulatory, audit, or risk management experience
• Broad and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements related to North American electricity and natural gas trading, physical electricity transmission, ISO requirements, greenhouse gas and related requirements, renewable energy credits, and other applicable energy industry compliance requirements
• Experience managing compliance programs, audits, investigations, and policy governance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and compliance management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills; works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Entrepreneurial leader, with a commitment to excellence and a passion for supporting the company’s growth, and the ability to prioritize and execute on tight deadlines
• Experience in the North American utility, renewable, advanced energy, or gas industry
• Experience building or scaling a compliance program at a growth-stage company
• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCEP)
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage company working to transform the energy industry

What the Guz Offers

• Competitive base salary: $110,000-$145,000 commensurate with experience and Denver, CO market rate
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities including project management training
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Parking or RTD pass subsidy
• Complimentary gym membership in office building

Location & Work Environment

This position is based in our Denver office with an in-person work requirement. Our collaborative culture values innovation, integrity, & impact. You will work in a modern office environment alongside passionate professionals committed to transforming the energy industry.

This position will remain open through 11/23/2026.

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.