Compliance Managers in Organizations

Key Responsibilities

• Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.
• Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
• Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks.
• Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
• Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
• File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
• Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
• Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
• Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
• Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
• Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
• Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
• Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.
• Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
• Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.
• Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
• Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.
• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
• Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
• Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
• Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
• Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines.