Boston Metal is commercializing cutting edge extractive metallurgy technology that will revolutionize primary metals production, while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. This fast-paced startup company is looking for an organized, people-oriented, resilient, deadline-driven, tech-savvy Compliance Manager.
The ideal candidate will be able to grow with the business taking on tasks with varying complexity and increasing responsibility. A high level of competence, integrity, discretion, and professionalism is key. This position is responsible for overseeing a broad range of compliance and administrative activities within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy aligned with the organization's goals, objectives, and values.
- Draft, review, and update compliance policies (e.g. anticorruption, interaction with public agents, third parties risk management, gifts & hospitalities, donations & sponsorships, conflict of interests, whistleblower, and others), procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs and controls.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
- Develop strategies, controls, and mitigation plans to address identified risks effectively.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and communicate implications to stakeholders.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs, workshops, and materials to educate employees, management, and other stakeholders.
- Promote awareness of compliance requirements and ethical standards throughout the organization.
- Oversee investigations into allegations of non-compliance, misconduct, or policy violations.
- Ensure that investigations are conducted promptly, thoroughly, and impartially.
- Implement corrective actions and remediation measures as needed.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate records of compliance activities, including audits, assessments, investigations, and remediation efforts.
- Prepare reports and documentation for internal review, senior management, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders as required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, technology, HR, IT, operations, and senior management, to address compliance challenges and promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Build relationships with external partners, regulatory agencies, and industry associations.
- Stay abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organization's operations.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Bachelors/Masters in Business, Accounting, Legal from an accredited school with 8+yrs relevant compliance experience; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Experience in workflow automation tools a plus
- Detailed planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the skill to build relationships within a team, across departments, and with external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify opportunities, define requirements and implement process improvement.
- Attention to detail with excellent time management/prioritization skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong working knowledge of project management software and concepts.
Additional Information:
You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical. We operate pilot plants and labs and many of our staff members are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and you should be prepared to do so as well when necessary.
We are people first with a comprehensive benefits package that can be customized to fit your needs. Our full benefits package offers health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick & holidays, health savings account with a company contribution, dependent care account plan, paid parental and bonding leave and a 401k with company matching provision.
Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.