Compliance Officer
Current-Develops initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program. -Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the appropriate regulatory agencies as needed to resolve difficult compliance issues.-Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currently and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees. Responds to inquiries regarding administrative and regulatory matters by referring to written policies and producers-Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations. Prepares and presents findings to management for deliberations and dispositions with appropriate recommendations.-Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability (e.g. suspicious activities, money laundering) and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.-Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.-Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.