Compliance Coordinator

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Coordinator supports the Enterprise Compliance function by assisting with and overseeing the implementation of ethics and compliance tools, processes, and content across the enterprise. This role serves as a central contact for compliance-related questions and supports operating companies and business unit compliance teams to ensure consistent governance. The position also leads change management efforts, driving organizational buy-in and ensuring policies, processes and procedures are effective, efficient, and strategically aligned.
Per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Required) – preferred discipline in Finance, Engineering, or Business Management or similar degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and / or controls (required)
• Minimum of two (2) years of Project management experience (required)
• Experience with governance, risk, and controls systems
• Strong oral and written communication, including policy/technical writing
• Experience with change management across diverse stakeholders
• Strategy development and implementation across cross-functional groups
• Experience in matrix organizations, facilitating communications, and influencing decisions
• Process improvement experience
• Ability to document consistent processes and rationalize differences
• Interpret control frameworks and regulations, prioritize risks, and assist in designing management programs
• Design and deliver process-related training
• Analyze large and complex data sets to resolve issues and propose long-term solutions
• Respond promptly to stakeholder feedback and improve stakeholder experience
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Effective project management: planning, organizing, and directing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence tools
• Skilled in SharePoint, Teams, MS Project, and other project management tools
• Ability to maintain productivity in hybrid work environments
• Collaborative approach to finding win-win solutions with stakeholders
• Customer focused, emphasizes timeliness, and results oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in developing the Quarterly Disclosure reports and Audit committee reports for Compliance
• Work directly with the SVP, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Compliance Counsel to develop materials regarding Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
• Champion enterprise-wide compliance initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement and foster a culture of ethics.
• Manage the compliance disclosure reporting process, ensuring accuracy and clarity in incident classification.
• Consolidate system-wide content to produce comprehensive summary reports for executive leadership (i.e., Ethics and Compliance Committee (ECC), Audit Committee, etc.).
• Prioritize change management in the rollout of compliance systems, ensuring seamless adoption across the organization.
• Oversee project workplans and communication schedules for compliance initiatives, maintaining momentum and transparency.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration, securing consensus and commitment to achieve key milestones.
• Deliver prompt, effective responses to stakeholder inquiries and needs.
• Craft impactful communications tailored to diverse audiences, translating complex compliance issues into clear, actionable messages.
• Distill and emphasize the most critical information, aligning content with broader departmental and corporate objectives.
• Assess the effectiveness of ethics and compliance programs, sharing performance reports to demonstrate progress.
• Design and implement surveys and feedback mechanisms to gather stakeholder input and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate risk assessments in support of the Enterprise Risk Management process and system compliance risks
• Conduct research and market analysis to evaluate the impact of compliance initiatives.
• Develop reporting templates that highlight trends and insights, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Integrate findings from assessments and feedback into ongoing enhancements of compliance programs.
• Exercise sound judgment in sharing confidential information, preparing summary reports for senior leadership, boards, and executives.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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