Director of Risk & Compliance

Location

Waltham, MA | United States

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Director of Risk Management & Compliance who will be responsible for the leadership, governance and innovation of compliance and risk management initiatives across the organization. This person will develop, recommend, and implement actions that identify, evaluate, mitigate and control the company's operational risk. This position will partner with cross-functional leaders in areas such as IT, IT Security, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, etc. to assess diverse business activities that threaten the safety, security, assets, reputation, and success of the enterprise.

Your Tasks

• Identify regulatory, legislative, and industry specific compliance requirements and define controls that can be used to meet those requirements.
• Plan, develop & direct company's compliance strategy.  
• Act as an independent review/evaluation body to ensure that risk and compliance issues are appropriately evaluated and resolved.
• Conduct risk assessments. Collect and analyze operational exposures, industry statistics, market trends and loss experience.
• Define key elements of effective risk management and governance programs.
• Provide recommendations and institute realistic changes that reduce or eliminate compliance risks.
• Lead client audits. Discusses findings with clients and develops action plans. Completes reviews of audit work.
• Partner with clients to develop solutions to identified findings.
• Define expectations with audit support employees.
• Play key role in developing company-wide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Promote organizational understanding of compliance and communicate compliance risk management strategies.
• Prepare reports and proposals to senior executive leadership team.
• Manage internal and external compliance programs and certifications.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Travel Requirements:  Up to 50% of the time

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, compliance or related field. MBA desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years’ professional compliance management experience or in a related field.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management environment.
• Experience with managing high value asset risks (e.g. freight, warehousing, heavy machinery, etc.).
• Analytical and critical thinker
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and manage change
• Strong leadership with capacity to positively influence others
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time in an office or warehouse environment.
• Ability to Commute or Relocate/Location Address:  Boston, MA or Louisville, KY

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities. 

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