Compliance Lead

About Us Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients. We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work. Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at Overview As a Compliance Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of regulatory compliance within our organization. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our company operates in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. You will develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, conduct audits and assessments, provide guidance to employees, and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies. Responsibilities Policy Development: Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Compliance Monitoring: Establish processes for monitoring compliance with policies and regulations, including regular audits, reviews, and assessments. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential compliance vulnerability and develop strategies to mitigate risk. Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Investigations: Investigate compliance issues, incidents, and complaints, and take appropriate corrective actions as necessary. Reporting: Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings as required by law or regulatory agencies. External Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other external stakeholders. Compliance Reviews: Coordinate and participate in compliance reviews and examinations conducted by regulatory agencies or third-party auditors. Continuous Improvement: Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs and initiatives, and recommend improvements as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or managerial role. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the organization (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley). Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex regulatory issues and develop practical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate compliance requirements to employees at all levels of the organization. Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration. Professional certifications such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr