Risk and Compliance Manager

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring implementation of the organization's compliance function, which includes oversight of risk and security, quality, and legal frameworks. They will coordinate across departmental teams to establish policies and procedures that support organizational compliance, as well use their expertise to assess organizational risk and compliance, conduct audits, report performance, and make recommendations for improvements that minimize the organization's exposure to risk and ensure business continuity.

As a member of the management team, the Risk and Compliance Manager contributes to the development and furtherance of our organizational policy and strategic plans and acts as a compliance champion through execution of education and training.

Who We Are

The Michigan Language Assessment team is diverse, dynamic, and committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion, support, innovation, adaptability, quality, and trust. You'll have the chance to collaborate with peers from more than a dozen countries as you help us grow domestically and globally. We believe in hard work and the importance of personal time. We believe good ideas can come from anyone in the organization. We believe that difficult projects and hard tasks can be accomplished in an atmosphere that's collegial and supportive, because we're all in this together.

To find out more about Michigan Language Assessment, visit us at https://michiganassessment.org/about-us/ .

Responsibilities*

• Execute strategic initiatives through implementation of the organization's compliance practices related to risk and security, quality, and legal frameworks.
• Maintain and execute the organization's security plans (e.g., information security, physical security, incident response). Continually review and improve the organization's security policies and practices to increase awareness and engagement across the organization for improved security. Act as an advisor to the Test Security team.
• Enforce the organization's security plans by conducting regular internal and external audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed both internal and external to the organization.
• Lead the organization's compliance function by implementing and maintaining legal frameworks and policies across all contracts, trademarking, branding, and related activities. Facilitate and support contract negotiations, manage timelines, and ensure clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Provide expert guidance for Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain and execute the organization's risk management plan. Continually expand and improve the organization's risk management plan, which includes the development and enhancement of new and existing policies and practices to increase awareness and engagement across the organization.
• Prepare regular risk management reports based on internal reviews and applicable industry trends and advise the risk management committee on implementation and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures. Provide recommendations for updates to applicable policies, procedures, and practices. Liaise with risk stakeholders across the organization to provide support, education, and training on risk management.
• Manage a formalized quality management system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives. Lead on staff training, internal audits, and reporting on quality system performance that supports the organization's strategic initiatives and ensures robust business continuity. Utilize departmental KPIs to identify quality improvement needs, mitigate organizational risk, and engage with departmental stakeholders to facilitate successful business outcomes, ensuring business continuity.
• Manage the Risk and Compliance team, ensuring that they have the necessary tools and skills to operate effectively and are motivated to strive towards continuous improvement.
• Other contributions commensurate with level and experience as required.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in business, risk management or similar field
• Competent user of most Office products and ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Analytical skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage change in a complex environment
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to a team of staff
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and implement new policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build positive professional relationships
• Significant experience with risk management and/or information security framework
• Experience leading organizational change
• Experience with quality assurance methodologies
• Experience developing metrics and dashboard reporting
• Some experience managing a team
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in business, risk management or similar field
• Certification in Risk Management, Project Management, Quality Management or Security
• Familiarity with high-stakes assessments
• Experience in project management
• Experience conducting audits and developing monitoring systems
• Experience working with international clientele in a legal or risk and compliance specialty
• Familiarity with ISO standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
  
  
  

Work Locations

Michigan Language Assessment is seeking candidates located across the USA and supports a fully remote work from home schedule with occasionally scheduled in person activities. Being located within a reasonable commuting distance to an international airport is preferred.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.