Senior Compliance Analyst

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) at Princeton University serves as a proactive partner with University management and staff to upgrade business processes, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms. The University’s institutional compliance program is based on industry best practices for effective compliance and ethics programs. The compliance function helps to ensure that the University maintains the highest levels of integrity in its daily operations as it seeks to advance learning through scholarship, research, and teaching. The institutional responsibility for regulatory compliance is decentralized with subject matter experts charged with regulatory compliance responsibility in their respective areas (referred to as compliance leads) with central oversight and monitoring. OAC is seeking a competent candidate with high professional and ethical standards who will assist the Associate Director, Compliance in establishing and maintaining an effective framework to mitigate overall institutional compliance risk, coordinating the efforts of the compliance leads and conducting compliance reviews to provide assurance regarding the adequacy of mechanisms to address compliance risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of personnel throughout the University.
Minimum of five years’ experience in dealing with various compliance and ethics issues.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze regulations, apply critical thinking skills, and use sound business judgment in the review of University policies and practices.
Self-motivation, initiative and broad thinking.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD), preferred.
Professional certification such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar, preferred.
Knowledge of best practices and criteria for effective compliance and ethics programs.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, including responsible use of artificial intelligence and automation tools, to enhance compliance processes, analysis, and program effectiveness, consistent with University policies and ethical standards.
Ability to interpret data-driven insights and translate them into practical compliance recommendations for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct compliance assessments and targeted reviews to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risk, document results, and track corrective action plans through resolution.
Create enhanced awareness of regulatory requirements and support the development, delivery and maintenance of compliance training and guidance.
Consult with the Office of General Counsel and other subject matter experts on complex legal and regulatory matters, as appropriate.
Assist in the preparation of compliance activity reports, dashboards, and presentations for the Executive Compliance Committee and the University Trustee Committee on Audit and Compliance.
Facilitate monitoring and oversight of distributed compliance responsibilities to assess regulatory adherence, identify gaps and support timely remediation.
Assist in the preparation of a compliance risk universe and in the development and implementation of annual compliance plans for the University based on systematic and ongoing risk assessment conducted in coordination with senior management, internal audit, and the University’s network of compliance leads.
Maintain University compliance matrices and related documentation, reflecting regulatory and other compliance requirements, assigned roles and responsibilities, available resources, and supporting tools across compliance areas.
Maintain compliance documentation in accordance with University retention requirements and augment the compliance websites with current guidance, tools and updates.
Promote an institutional culture of integrity, ethical decision-making, and accountability.
Provide “early warning” and advisory services regarding significant regulatory changes, enforcement trends, or emerging compliance risks relevant to higher education.
Keep abreast of key regulatory changes affecting higher education and benchmark best practices through professional networks and peer institutions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the University’s compliance program through thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and innovative approaches.
Manage and support co-sourced compliance projects, including assisting with firm selection, project oversight, quality review, and reporting of results.
Serve as the OAC representative on University-wide committees and working groups related to compliance initiatives, regulatory readiness, and governance matters.
Assist internal audit with compliance-related audits and advisory work, as requested.
Perform special projects and assignments, as required.