Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, draft, and refine policies, standards, and procedures based on referenced legal authority.

• Present policies to attorneys and the Legal and Compliance Committee for endorsement.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to establish new policy frameworks.

• Oversee the policy lifecycle, encompassing version control, annual evaluations, exception requests, and committee coordination.

• Compose responses to questionnaires, material change notifications, and compliance alerts for clients.

• Uphold the style guide, defined terminology, and editorial standards for published policies.

• Leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the policy creation, approval, and distribution process.

• Partner with attorneys and compliance leaders to bolster the compliance program.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate degree in Communications or English, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in legal, financial services, or other regulated environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with document management or workflow tools is a plus.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in a technology-driven setting.

• Background in policy development and managing the policy lifecycle.

• Knowledge of document management practices.

• Capacity to interpret dense industry, legal, and government documentation and convert it into actionable insights.

• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from subject matter experts to executives.

• Capability to operate in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment where priorities may shift.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• US citizenship or permanent residency with legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Capacity to maintain focus for lengthy durations.

• Competence in working on computers for a significant part of the day.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing, clicking, and swiveling.

• Ability to lift 10–20 pounds when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• HSA with quarterly employer contributions.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Group Life insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance options.

• Long and Short Term Disability.

• First Stop Health services for all employees.

• Legal Service benefit available for all employees.

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage.

• National discount programs accessible to all employees.

• 401k plan with employer matching.

• PTO (Accrual based).

• Remote work arrangement.