Pay Rate: $$46 - $48/hour (on W2)
Contract: 1 Year
Location: Houston, TX 77079

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

The Compliance Specialist I is responsible for supporting the organization’s compliance and ethics program by investigating alleged misconduct, promoting adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, and helping maintain a culture of integrity and accountability. This role assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance standards, controls, and procedures designed to reduce regulatory risk, unethical behavior, and non-compliant activities across the organization. The Compliance Specialist I works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance expectations are effectively communicated, understood, and integrated into business operations while supporting ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct, policy violations, and compliance-related concerns.
Gather, review, and analyze information, documentation, and evidence related to compliance investigations.
Assist in establishing and maintaining compliance standards, controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate regulatory and operational risk.
Support the implementation of programs designed to promote ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Monitor compliance activities and identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance.
Document findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations for corrective actions when appropriate.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into business processes and practices.
Support compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities.
Assist in the development and delivery of compliance-related communications, training, and awareness initiatives.
Maintain accurate records of investigations, compliance activities, and program documentation.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes, controls, and reporting practices.
Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience supporting compliance, ethics, risk management, investigations, audit, human resources, legal, or regulatory functions is preferred.
Knowledge of compliance principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance practices.
Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess information objectively and identify potential risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.

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