Chief Compliance Officer 16

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), established as an autonomous entity within the Michigan Strategic Fund under Public Act 225 of 2005, is seeking a skilled and principled professional. Reporting directly to the State Administrative Board, the CCO safeguards the integrity, effectiveness, and legal compliance of Michigan Strategic Fund and commercialization board members, employees, and agents. The position develops, advises on, and evaluates compliance policies; monitors adherence to state and federal law; and helps prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

This role supports ethical and compliant operations by advising boards, employees, and agents, assessing compliance and risks, recommending policy improvements, and reporting on compliance activities and trends. The position offers the opportunity to serve the State of Michigan through transparency, accountability, ethical stewardship, responsible governance, and protection of public resources.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Two years of professional P11-level experience, or one year of professional P12-level experience as a senior-level worker, manager, or staff/program specialist (including administrative assistant), or equivalent.
• Submit official college transcripts with the application when applicable; internet versions of transcripts are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the MSF Board and the Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board in creating, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures for ethical and compliant operations.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and support to board members, employees, and agents regarding internal policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements.
• Advise on the evaluation, investigation, and resolution of compliance issues involving internal policies and applicable state and federal law.
• Review and assess compliance with established internal policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and risk.
• Recommend new or updated policies, including conflict of interest, investment, and ethics policies, to protect State of Michigan assets and align with statutory requirements.
• Report on compliance activities, trends, risks, and updates, and recommend revisions to agency policies and procedures as necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions
• Health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 9% match with 401(k)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Vacation and sick time
• 14 holidays
• Work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior