Director of Compliance

NY HELP No







Agency Empire State Development, NYS







Title Director of Compliance







Occupational Category Other Professional Careers







Salary Grade NS







Bargaining Unit None listed







Salary Range From $170000 to $180000 Annually







Employment Type Full-Time







Appointment Type Permanent







Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class







Travel Percentage 0%















Workweek Mon-Fri



Hours Per Week 37.5





Workday





From 9 AM







To 5:30 PM







Flextime allowed? No







Mandatory overtime? No







Compressed workweek allowed? No







Telecommuting allowed? No















County New York







Street Address 655 Third Avenue











City New York







State NY







Zip Code 10017















Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Create, implement, maintain and monitor, for an active public authority and its numerous affiliated entities, a comprehensive program of compliance with statutes, regulations, caselaw, policies and best practices concerning annual reporting, board governance, procurement, ethics and other statutory and regulatory requirements. WORK PERFORMED:• Develop a full understanding of the regulatory structure governing the New York State Urban Development Corporation (doing business as Empire State Development), its subsidiaries, the New York State Department of Economic Development, and the New York Job Development Authority (“JDA”) and its affiliated local development corporations (collectively, “ESD”), including ESD’s enabling statute and all other relevant statutes, regulations, case law, advisory opinions, policy guidance documents and best practices. • Use the identified requirements and resources to create a comprehensive program of compliance for all ESD affiliated entities; work with staff throughout the organization to implement the compliance program; and monitor the program on a continuous basis and update as needed or advisable. • Create standard compliance forms, operating policies and procedural guidelines. • Translate current law, and the policies and guidance documents of regulatory entities including the Authorities Budget Office (ABO), Office of State Comptroller (OSC) and the Office of the Attorney General, into user-friendly guidance documents for all agency staff. • Create and implement ongoing programs of training as needed for ESD Directors, management and staff in ethics, procurement practices, human resources, contract administration, corporate governance, and other relevant rules, issues and best practices. • Draft and/or review legislation and regulations and provide advice to ESD with respect to proposed legislation and/or rules and regulations concerning compliance that might affect ESD. • Serve as primary point of contact with the Authorities Budget Office on compliance matters and with the Office of the State Comptroller in responding to audits by that agency. • Monitor ABO and OSC website for information relevant to ESD and its compliance program. • Work with the ESD Directors, JDA Members and members of the various ESD and JDA board committees on governance matters. • Coordinate with Internal Audit staff to identify and mitigate areas of risk. • Represent ESD at Public Hearings. • Any other tasks as requested by the General Counsel. • ESD requires a minimum of 50% in office presence.







Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: J.D. or LLB from accredited law school; admission to New York State Bar. Relevant experience required: Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with corporate in-house, law firm and/or government experience preferred. Knowledge required: Substantial and demonstrated prior experience with respect to compliance programs and matters strongly preferred. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Position demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and independent follow-through as well as strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.







Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.







Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.











Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist







Telephone N/A







Fax N/A







Email Address [email protected]





Address





Street 655 Third Avenue











City New York







State NY







Zip Code 10017















Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY