Description

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting a variety of company-wide projects and initiatives addressing regulatory compliance risks. Candidates should have a substantive experience working within a regulatory compliance function, along with some expertise in program development and implementation. Knowledge of compliance regulations is a plus. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and manage deadlines, have strong research, communication and analytical skills, be thoughtful and strategic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage compliance training and communications program, including creating and providing compliance trainings and communications to employees and other parties;
• Manage and update “Compliance and Integrity Portal”, which provides information on compliance resources and policies to all employees;
• Conduct compliance due diligence of potential M&A parties, suppliers, vendors and other third parties;
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures;
• Assist with compliance risk assessments and compliance reviews;
• Collaborate with other compliance team members to continue development of key aspects of the Global Compliance Program;
• Participate in the implementation of the Global Compliance Program throughout the company;
• Address questions and provide guidance to employees on compliance-related policies and procedures;
• Provide administrative support to the compliance team;
• Help monitor compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
• Support the Company’s adoption of tools and technologies that support the Global Compliance Program;
• Work collaboratively with other functions (e.g. HR, Audit and Finance) and other key stakeholders to appropriately document and respond to compliance issues and concerns;

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in general compliance or legal operations  
• Intermediate proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level degree (Masters, MBA, JD) or Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 10 years work experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in general compliance, compliance operations or legal operations
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience leveraging software and technology to help enable compliance with applicable regulations and laws
• Strong program management experience

*Relocation assistance may be provided if you meet eligibility guidelines

**This position is eligible for bonus potential

Wabtec provides a competitive total compensation package that includes a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Wabtec also contributes Annual and Matching contributions to your 401(k) account to help your savings grow. Each pay period, Wabtec will match 100% of your contribution up to a maximum of 3% of your eligible compensation. Wabtec also will make an Annual Contribution of 3% of your compensation, whether or not you contribute your own funds to the Savings Plan. That’s a total of 6% of your annual compensation in Company-provided contributions!

12 paid holidays

Unlimited time off (in accordance with your leader)