35 - Legal - Compliance Specialist

PURPOSE

The Compliance Specialist manages the due diligence and risk management responsibilities needed to ensure that carriers utilized by WWEX Group meet its compliance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Analyze motor carrier data to determine whether carriers attempting to onboard with WWEX Group meet the company’s carrier qualification requirements
•    Administer the company’s High Value/High Risk Compliance Policy to reduce cargo theft exposure
•    Provide thorough and clear feedback to various parties including company employees and agents
•    Utilize motor carrier monitoring services, government databases, and other resources during the due diligence process to identify and assess carriers that pose an unreasonable amount of risk to WWEX Group; take actions to reduce that risk
•    Maintain accurate background data on carriers and ensure proper record keeping in WWEX Group operating systems; validate documents such as insurance certificates
•    Accurately update company load management software systems
•    Respond timely to and escalate other carrier inquiries sent by carrier sales representatives and WWEX Group agents and franchisees
•    Promote strong ethical standards in day-to-day functions and among team members
•    Partner with internal and external parties to determine proper course of conduct when issues arise during business relationships with carriers
•    Collaborate with upper management to identify inefficiencies and develop effective policies and procedures
•    Review, analyze, and report on various legal issues and regulations pertaining to WWEX Group’s business
•    Embrace the opportunities to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role
•    Work on special projects as they arise

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
•    Related legal/compliance experience or background in logistics and/or trucking industries preferred
•    High level of detail orientation
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet browsing, and search knowledge required
•    Strong business ethics
•    Able to conform and promote the company’s standards of conduct
•    Ability to communicate effectively using various methods such as phone, email, messenger, and in-person
•    Personal initiative: strives to learn and improve, seeks out ways to better themselves and the company
•    Ability to multitask in a fast paced, changing environment
•    Self-motivated and hard-working
•    Comfortable working with multiple computer operating systems and programs while completing tasks is critical to the success of this position

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    In lieu of degree, combination of education and years of experience will be considered
•    1-2 years’ experience in compliance role preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment:  Job is typically performed in a general office environment.