Compliance Specialist I

• Pay Rate: $$46 - $48/hour (on W2)
• Contract: 1 Year
• Location: Houston, TX 77079
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

The Compliance Specialist I is responsible for supporting the organization’s compliance and ethics program by investigating alleged misconduct, promoting adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, and helping maintain a culture of integrity and accountability. This role assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance standards, controls, and procedures designed to reduce regulatory risk, unethical behavior, and non-compliant activities across the organization. The Compliance Specialist I works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance expectations are effectively communicated, understood, and integrated into business operations while supporting ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct, policy violations, and compliance-related concerns.
• Gather, review, and analyze information, documentation, and evidence related to compliance investigations.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining compliance standards, controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate regulatory and operational risk.
• Support the implementation of programs designed to promote ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor compliance activities and identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations for corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into business processes and practices.
• Support compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance-related communications, training, and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, compliance activities, and program documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes, controls, and reporting practices.
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability throughout the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience supporting compliance, ethics, risk management, investigations, audit, human resources, legal, or regulatory functions is preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance practices.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess information objectively and identify potential risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.
  
  

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