Ethics and Compliance Manager
Description
Ethics and Concerns Manager
JOB SUMMARY
The overall responsibility of this role is to coordinate and administer compliance program initiatives and activities throughout SPC that promotes an enterprise culture of ethics and compliance. This position leads the Company's compliance efforts in multiple areas, including coordinating with management and functional compliance contacts on a continual basis to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies. This position ensures that SPC Compliance Program is comprehensive, well-communicated, understood and followed by all employees.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
College degree required
Minimum 5 years' experience in positions with responsibility for legal, auditing, or compliance issues or programs required
Previous experience leading Compliance projects or programs required
Experience interfacing with/knowledge of the corporate compliance structure
Highly skilled at managing multiple assignments with minimal direction in time-sensitive environment
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with peers, management, executives, HR and legal counterparts within Southern Company
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including influencing skills
Experience in implementation of legal requirements desired
Must build and maintain extensive knowledge of current laws and regulations to effectively administer compliance program.
Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
50% or less overnight travel required, possibly on short notice
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing governance, program documentation, setting standards, and providing daily oversight for the compliance program
Responsible for ensuring employees' compliance with regulatory and policy requirements in all departments. Build a strong compliance network within the Company and coordinate compliance efforts with employees responsible for day -to-day functional compliance activities
Responsible for the preparation and submission of accurate and timely mandatory reports and documenting to appropriate internal Ethics and Compliance Council(ECC) as needed
Manage implementation of new compliance requirements, including lead project teams to establish and implement processes, procedures, communications, or technology changes in order to fulfill regulatory and legal requirements
Responsible for ensuring compliance training goals are met. Develop, assign, and conduct employee training necessary to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Company policies
Implement the Southern Company Ethics and Compliance Corporate Framework within SPC. Responsibilities include coordinating the Quarterly Compliance Officer Disclosure process and preparing reports for executive management.
Maintain accurate corporate policies to ensure they meet SPC's compliance requirements, including writing and implementing new policies as required and coordinating review of policies
Represent SPC at meetings, manage special projects outside the scope of defined duties and assist Compliance Director with administering and coordinating compliance initiatives and activities.
*Relocation assistance will be available for this position*
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Field: Legal & Compliance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Power Company
Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Georgia, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SPC2000409
