Compliance Specialist
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Job Overview 

Our Legal firm is in search of a reliable and knowledgeable Compliance Specialist to be a part of our team. You will be primarily responsible for advising the management and employees on various compliance policies and practices. Moreover, you should also be able to conduct in-depth research and identify compliance issues. 

You should also be able to prepare and present detailed compliance reports. Furthermore, you should remain up-to-date with the regulatory changes and resolve any queries and complaints. You should also be able to conduct compliance audits and suggest improvement measures. 

As a Compliance Specialist, you should have excellent analytical skills and the ability to handle stressful situations. In addition to this, you should have a reliable personality and complete knowledge of legal procedures and laws. Your familiarity with Compliance Management Software will work to your advantage.  

Apply right away if you can effectively handle any compliance-related matters. We would like to have a word with you.  

Responsibilities 

• Advising company’s management and employees on various compliance policies and practices 

• Researching and identifying compliance issues and violations 

• Suggesting effective solutions on various compliance matters 

• Monitoring and maintaining a record of all compliance activities 

• Preparing and presenting accurate and detailed compliance reports 

• Staying up-to-date with regulatory changes 

• Examining company’s documentations to identify any compliance issues 

• Responding to queries and compliance complaints 

• Tracking and determining compliance metrics 

• Conducting compliance audits and suggesting improvements 

• Documenting and creating compliance resource library for employee references 

• Communicating necessary compliance information to the Human Resources department 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a Compliance Specialist, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Coordinator or a similar position in the Legal industry 

• Holding a valid Risk and Compliance Certification (CRC) 

• Complete knowledge of the legal procedures, laws, and regulations 

• Familiarity with Compliance Management Software such as AuditBoard, LogicGate, and HIPAA Compliance Software 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills 

• Having an eye for detail 

• Ability to handle stressful situations 

• Ability to offer excellent customer service