Overview
Compliance jobs at employee-owned companies bring together regulatory expertise with a culture of shared ownership, creating a professional environment rooted in both legal adherence and collective success. With a direct stake in their company’s success, compliance professionals not only ensure that the organization complies with industry-specific regulations but also conduct audits, develop compliance programs, provide training to employees, stay updated on evolving regulations, collaborate with regulatory bodies, and proactively identify and address compliance risks, contributing to the organization's enduring success by promoting ethical practices and aligning their regulatory expertise with the collective prosperity of the company.
Compliance jobs typically include a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations, attention to detail, excellent analytical and communication skills, experience in auditing and risk assessment, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards and ensuring the company's adherence to applicable regulations. Regulatory knowledge combined with ownership culture cultivates a motivated, empowered, and responsible workforce, guaranteeing that the company operates within the bounds of the law, upholds ethical standards, and contributes to its long-term success by aligning their expertise with the collective prosperity of the company's employee-owners while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
Employee Ownership
Employee ownership changes the relationship between the company and employee. Today there are 6,400 employee-owned companies in America.
Wealth Building
Working at an employee-owned company provides tremendous wealth-building benefits beyond conventional roles. Employee-owned companies provide every employee with reasonable access to ownership through broad-based structures such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), or even Direct Share Ownership Plans (DSOPs).
Ownership aligns interests and encourages wealth accumulation as the company thrives, enhancing the financial security of the employee-owners and positively impacting the culture of the business.
Ownership Culture
Broad-based ownership creates alignment, fosters commitment, increases collaboration, and drives innovation. Giving employees a direct financial stake in the success of the company incentivizes efficiency, leads to improved decision-making, and increases customer satisfaction. The shared responsibility created by an ownership culture strengthens the company’s performance, which benefits employees through shared ownership.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Positions list a wide range of experience, ranging from 1-10 years of relevant experience
- Degree requirements vary from a High School Diploma or equivalent to a Bachelor’s degrees in related fields
- Proficient in using office equipment and technology, i.e. laptop, scanner, printer, apps, camera phones, etc. is required for most positions
- Most roles require you to pass background check and drug screen
- Ability to complete necessary licenses/certifications upon hire