Compliance Officer

Under the general direction of the General Counsel, this position is
responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an appropriate and
effective program for ensuring that the organization complies with applicable
legal and regulatory requirements and Board policies and that MainePERS
employees comply with applicable standards of conduct. The position reports to
the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (The incumbent must be able to perform all the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional tasks not herein listed may be assigned.)

• Assist with developing, implementing and managing the organization's compliance program.
• Acting as a resource to senior management and business units on compliance issues.
• Maintaining knowledge of applicable federal and state legal and regulatory requirements, Board policies, and standards of conduct.
• Staying apprised of new and proposed legal and regulatory requirements and providing updates to senior management as appropriate.
• Recommending, drafting, revising, and assisting with implementation of policies, practices, and processes to enhance compliance.
• Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the organization’s adherence to applicable requirements.
• Working with business units on identifying and appropriately addressing compliance vulnerabilities and operational risks.
• Drafting and distributing compliance communications.
• Working with Human Resources to develop and provide compliance training to staff.
• Coordinating and collaborating with the Internal Auditor or the Director of
• Finance if the internal audit function is outsourced on the interface between the compliance and internal audit programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory: Works with staff in an advisory capacity

COMPETENCIES: (These are required to successfully perform the essential functions.)

• Ensures Accountability; holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust; gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Collaborates; Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Self-development; actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Manages Complexity; making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Courage; stepping up to address difficult issues; saying what needs to be said.
• Persuades; using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Interpersonal Savvy; relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Organizational Savvy; maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or more advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, law or other related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Relevant certifications
• Three to five years' experience in regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to public pension plans

Benefits:

Salary range is from $83,589 to $125,384 annually. We offer an outstanding benefit package including:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance (fully paid)

· Vision Care

· Life Insurance

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· Tuition Reimbursement

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

· Free Parking

To apply, please forward your resume and introductory letter with three references by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 14, 2022 to HR at MainePERS.org or via mail to:

Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Human Resources Department

PO Box 349

Augusta, Maine 04332-0349

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,589.00 - $125,384.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
· Remote interview process

· Personal protective equipment provided or required

· Social distancing guidelines in place

· Virtual meetings

·Sanitizing, disinfecting or cleaning procedures in place

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location