Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance

About the role

The Risk and Compliance Manager will ensure the company follows applicable laws, regulations, external customer requirements, and internal standards by conducting audits, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies. They will advise the Business Process and Training teams on enhancing policies and procedures to meet regulatory and customer requirements and industry best practices. They bridge external laws, regulations, and customer requirements with business operations, acting strategically to prevent violations, enhance overall operational excellence, and foster a culture of integrity. This position will require travel.

Responsibilities

• Audits and Monitoring:
• Serve as the lead point of contact and manage all external audits.
• Develop and conduct internal audits on process and procedures to evaluate compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop corrective actions for risk mitigation based on audit findings.
• Monitor and measure corrective actions and risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Policy and Process Advisory:
• Advise Business Process teams on enhancing policies and procedures to meet regulatory and customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Risk Assessment:
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks (legal, operational, financial) impacting the company.
• Provide assessment findings to operational leadership to assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Training:
• Educate employees on compliance requirements and ethical standards.
• Audit the internal training program for effectiveness and provide results to the training team.
• Reporting:
• Prepare reports for senior management on compliance status and risks.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
• Work with internal departments for continuous improvement
• Work with external auditors and regulators to ensure compliance.
• State Certifications:
• Work with the project teams to ensure products have the required state certification requirements prior to shipment.
• Manage and coordinate the state certification process and documentation.
• Claims:
• Work with insurance, legal, and logistics teams for resolving shipping claims.
• Management:
• Manage and develop the risk and compliance program.
• Manage the Risk & Compliance department and team members.
• Manage all audits, claims, and certification documentation.

Requirements

• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and customer requirements
• Meet internal and external customer demands and resolve problems of moderate complexity
• Provide clear direction in moderately complex situations with competing priorities with professionalism and composure
• Must possess the utmost of personal integrity by exemplifying MPS' core values daily (We Care, We Share, We Listen, We Innovate, We Excel)
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to understand, develop, follow, and enforce standard operating policies and procedures
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Ability to manage and provide clear direction and goals for the department and team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in risk management, internal audit, or similar fields
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g. CIA, CRMA, PMP)
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in audit, risk assurance, or compliance roles, preferably in construction or engineering industries

Skills

• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and customer requirements
• Ability to meet internal and external customer demands and resolve problems of moderate complexity
• Ability to provide clear direction in moderately complex situations with competing priorities with professionalism and composure
• Ability to possess the utmost of personal integrity by exemplifying MPS' core values daily
• Proficiency in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to understand, develop, follow, and enforce standard operating policies and procedures
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Ability to manage and provide clear direction and goals for the department and team

Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• 401k
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Pay

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Schedule

Travel: 0 - 25%