Compliance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• The Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing the due diligence and risk management tasks necessary to ensure that carriers utilized by WWEX Group adhere to compliance standards.

• Assess motor carrier data to evaluate if carriers seeking to onboard with WWEX Group satisfy the company's carrier qualification criteria.

• Implement the company’s High Value/High Risk Compliance Policy to mitigate cargo theft risks.

• Deliver comprehensive and clear feedback to various stakeholders, including company personnel and agents.

• Leverage motor carrier monitoring services, government databases, and other resources during the due diligence process to identify and evaluate carriers that present an excessive risk to WWEX Group; take measures to mitigate that risk.

• Keep precise background information on carriers and ensure appropriate record-keeping in WWEX Group's operating systems; authenticate documents such as insurance certificates.

• Accurately update the company’s load management software systems.

• Respond promptly to and escalate other carrier inquiries received from carrier sales representatives and WWEX Group agents and franchisees.

• Foster strong ethical standards in daily operations and among team members.

• Collaborate with both internal and external parties to determine the appropriate actions when issues arise in business relationships with carriers.

• Work with upper management to identify inefficiencies and create effective policies and procedures.

• Review, analyze, and report on various legal issues and regulations relevant to WWEX Group's operations.

• Embrace opportunities to take on new activities that align broadly with the role's purpose.

• Participate in special projects as they emerge.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• In the absence of a degree, a combination of education and relevant years of experience will be considered.

• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in a compliance role.

• Related legal/compliance experience or a background in logistics and/or the trucking industry is preferred.

• High attention to detail is essential.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and possess strong internet browsing and search capabilities.

• Strong adherence to business ethics.

• Ability to conform to and advocate the company’s standards of conduct.

• Capability to communicate effectively through various methods such as phone, email, messaging, and face-to-face interactions.

• Demonstrated personal initiative: actively seeks to learn and improve, looking for ways to enhance both personal and company performance.

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and diligent.

• Comfort in working with multiple computer operating systems and programs while performing tasks is critical for success in this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.