Sr. Compliance Specialist

Job DescriptionThe Sr. Compliance Specialist is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, and execution of regulatory-related projects (with a current emphasis in privacy) on behalf of DFA’s Value Integrity Compliance Program. Work involves diverse and complex tasks across projects, including understanding the applicability and potential impact of certain regulations on DFA, and collaborating with business units to document internal controls, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Lead cross-functional projects for compliance initiatives (with a current emphasis in privacy) across the organizationCollaborate with business units in the development of solutions to limit compliance risk, support risk mitigation plans to completion, and provide guidance to address changes in the regulatory environmentResearch, evaluate, and respond to unique or unprecedented compliance and regulatory inquiriesNavigate ambiguity and incomplete information by identifying the right stakeholders (e.g., business owners, IT, Security, Legal, and outside counsel), facilitating discussions or fact-finding, and documenting outcomes, decisions, and next stepsDrive cross-functional execution to meet agreed-upon project milestones and deliverables, including the coordination of dependencies, follow-ups, and escalation of risks/issuesDocument and/or evaluate processes and corresponding internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable US and international laws, regulations, and policiesEvolve and execute the organization’s Data Privacy Impact Assessment methodology, and utilize the privacy module within DFA’s enterprise-wide solution to capture the resultsEvolve DFA’s Privacy Compliance Program for industry best practices or privacy regulations by updating/creating corporate policies, procedures, guidance, and training materialsOperate effectively in an evolving program environment by helping define emerging workstreams, building repeatable processes (e.g., intake/triage, documentation standards, control libraries), and driving continuous improvement as the privacy compliance program maturesHelp shape the evolution of the program by proposing enhancements to governance, metrics, reporting, and tooling to improve scalability and effectivenessIn partnership with Legal, provide education on emerging and existing privacy risks with the business to guide decision makingDrive discussions on the creation and implementation of any necessary employee communications related to new or altered privacy regulationsContribute to the organization’s Privacy Risk AssessmentPartner with DFA’s Legal Department from an advisory perspective as it relates to the organization’s privacy initiativesThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.Job RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree3+ years of experience in audit, compliance, business process, or related work experience, including program and/or project management experienceExperience leading cross-functional project teams with members that are not direct reportsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to research and interpret US and international regulations, guidance documents, and lawsWorking knowledge of governance, risk, and controls concepts (internal controls), including process-level risk assessment, control design, and control effectivenessComfort operating in ambiguity (including being comfortable not knowing the answer initially) and the organizational savvy to determine where to go, who to engage, and how to obtain information efficientlyAbility to build and iterate program components in a developing area, including defining scope, creating standard work, and recommending improvements as needs evolveStrong communication, influence, and facilitation skills to lead cross-functional meetings and working sessions, and drive timely decisions and documentationDemonstrates an approachable, professional demeanorDetail oriented, self-motivated, and able to provide quality deliverables on time Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values, including proven ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent projects with competing deadlinesAble to multi-task in fast-paced environment and interact effectively to communicate on compliance-related mattersAbility to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervisionStrong analytical skills to define problems, formulate logical solutions, and make recommendationsDemonstrated critical thinking skills and strong attention to detailEthics and Compliance Department Value PropositionDepartment will pay for industry certifications related to your job responsibilitiesOpportunities for career advancement within the departmentCollaborative working style within the Department and across the CooperativeEncourages creativity and ideas for process improvementQuarterly department (in person) team building activitiesDedicated time for volunteering and community connectionWork-life balanceSupportive and compassionate co-workers An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/VeteransJob DetailsJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Compliance