JOB TITLE: Operational Compliance Auditor
**TOP 3 SKILLS:** Compliance & Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management LOCATION: San Jose, CA (100% On Site) DURATION: Permanent SALARY RANGE: 120-160k/year POSITION SUMMARY: The Operational Compliance Auditor works closely with all levels of management across the organization related to audit, assurance, and compliance activities. The position is responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with regulations, control environment, internal policies & procedures, risk mitigations, and governance practices. The role primarily supports operational, compliance, and assurance activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Performs advisory and consulting activities related to the design, implementation, and oversight of effective compliance programs
- Perform audit and assurance activities to assess the company's obligations related to, compliance, regulations, third party agreements, standards, internal policies, operational procedures, and laws
- Develop progressive and innovative approaches to compliance and operational assessments
- Partners with functional owners/stakeholders in the development of business assurances work related to emerging regulations, business practices, enterprise risk management, sustainability, and operating procedures
- Advises Management in assessing risks, develop governance models, and evaluate the compliance impacts to operational processes
- Contributes to the delivery of projects and programs under the responsibility of the Internal Audit Function
- Prepares relevant business reports and presentations for management
- Facilitates the Company's Compliance and Operational Assurance Programs
- Evaluates potential violations and conducts investigations to determine the facts and root cause
- Collects and analyzes data, reviews documents, and assesses samples to draw independent and objective conclusions
- Supports the functional design, implementation, and administration of technological solutions for internal audit and risk management, including automation
- Recommends modifications to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control environment, and governance processes
- Assigns, reviews, and manages activities performed by co-sourced partners, consultants, any part-time resources
- Develops and maintains successful relationships and partnerships with internal customers, stakeholders, and external parties
- May perform activities to support the company's SOX Compliance Program
- Assists in providing department trainings and knowledge enhancement
- Performs other similar duties as assigned
- Performs work on-site in assigned office location
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Business or and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Ten years of progressive experience working in compliance, business, and operational auditing
- Compliance and utility experience preferred
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or IIA Certified Internal Auditor and/or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional desired
- High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools
- Valid California Driver License
KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES: - Excellent self-starter with solid project management skills
- Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, research skills, and objective thinking
- Compliance auditing approaches and development of reporting documentation
- Ability to understand and analyze business processes, compliance, internal control theory, COSO 2013, and governance
- Strong understanding of risk management and abilities to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of mitigations
- Working knowledge of business best practices in compliance and operational auditing and assurance
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to build positive working relationships across all functions within the Company - Ability to learn "on-the-go", give and receive constructive feedback in a productive wa
- Ability to think strategically and plan effectively, with attention to detail and strong ownership work ethi
- Strong project and program management, organizational, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with an ability to navigate and overcome ambiguit
Ability to manage multiple priorities/activities to meet commitment
Excellent verbal and written English language skills required
RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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