Ethics & Compliance Consultant

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

The Compliance Consultant provides support to the Ethics and Compliance department in developing and administering the corporate compliance program at Southern Company Gas (SCG). This position administers daily compliance efforts, and continually coordinates with management, functional area compliance contacts and compliance risk area subject matters experts to ensure the Company’s Compliance Program is comprehensive, understood and followed. This position identifies and implements best practices, processes, and procedures that support SCG’s compliance program and activities to ensure consistency with the Southern Company Compliance Program and the Ethics and Corporate Framework document. This position also provides updates and counsel to business unit leadership on compliance-related matters In addition, the consultant is responsible for coordinating and administering compliance initiatives and activities; providing training to managers and employees regarding ethics and developing and coordinating the communication strategies and tactics for the Ethics and Compliance Department.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in management, business, or law related fields; advanced degree a plus
3-7 years work experience in Compliance, risk management, audit or legal roles.
Previous experience in positions with responsibility for compliance, ethics, legal, or auditing, programs desired.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks experience preferred.
Risk assessment and internal controls experience preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience with data analysis and reporting (Excel, dashboards)
Strong analytical and investigative mindset
Excellent written communication (for reports & policies)
Attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
Stakeholder management across departments
Training/Facilitation
Possess intermediary computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, MS Outlook, etc.)
Knowledge of SCG business unit operations and regulatory environment.
Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective problem solving ability including relating and comparing data from different sources, identifying issues, securing relevant information, critically evaluating situations, and making sound factual decisions.
Ability to interpret regulations and evaluate impact on the compliance program and activities, including designing programs, policies, and controls to effectively mitigate compliance risks.
Effective oral and written communication skills and an open communication style.
Ability to work independently, prioritize work and handle confidential information and sensitive issues.
Ability to deal effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to initiate appropriate and effective program communication and training to ensure that all employees are aware of the compliance programs and how the program affects employee actions and behaviors.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, communicates clearly, and applies sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate corporate policies to ensure they meet the Company’s compliance requirements including creating and implementing new policies as appropriate.
Manage the annual reviewing and revising of corporate policy.
Determine what associated training or communication may be needed.
Lead functional compliance personnel and compliance risk area subject matter experts (SMEs) in establishing methods for staying informed of changes in legislation, regulation and enforcement that could impact the Company, specifically in the areas of employment law, environmental regulations, safety and health requirements, accounting rules and financial reporting requirements, copyright law, contracts, and other regulatory compliance areas that govern our business.
Manage the quarterly Compliance Officer Disclosure process by providing compliance information to the Southern Company General Counsel and identify and train SCG Compliance Risk Area subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide input.
Implement and evaluate changes to the Southern Company Ethics and Compliance Corporate Framework that might potentially impact the company.
Coordinate the annual administration and completion of the Compliance Questionnaire for SCG and the investigation and resolution of exceptions.
Provide guidance to employees and management regarding compliance requirements and corporate policy.
Partner with other compliance professionals to address recurring issues identified throughout the company.
Collaborate with Workplace Ethics to develop programs and activities that foster an ethical behavior culture.
Develop reports for management that communicate activities and initiatives and recommend improvements in the overall compliance program.
Monitor and respond as appropriate to regulation and legislation that might potentially impact the company.
Coordinate the development and/or delivery of relevant ethics and compliance training and related communications
Conduct benchmarking with other utilities to identify compliance practices or procedures and metrics to measure performance that could enhance SCG’s compliance program.
Stay abreast of industry changes and compliance trends, recommending changes to internal company processes and policies as needed.
Monitor and follow up on data privacy violations as required.
Coordinate the review of all arrests and maintain the associated database, including the evaluation of applicants with prior convictions.
Collaborate with Workforce Compliance to oversee and ensure adherence to the Motor Vehicle Program.
Lead the annual Illinois disclosure process and manage subsequent data requests.
Provide assistance on other projects as deemed necessary by management.