Regardless of industry or where your business is located, operations and transactions are subject to at least some form of government or professional regulation. That is just a fact of the modern business environment. However, for some businesses, complying with laws and regulations is key to their very existence and factors into every decision.

Tracking recent developments and changes in the regulatory environment, developing a strategic plan to comply with applicable regulations, and ensuring that plan is properly implemented and accounted for during any business decision-making process is the role of the compliance officer.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [MODIFY THE LIST TO MATCH YOUR REQUIREMENTS]

The compliance officer will:

• Help develop internal company policies and see that they are respected.

• Make sure the organization has a clearly defined program for complying with applicable laws and regulations.

• Advise management on compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.

• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.

• Coordinate with federal and state regulators.

• Plan, implement, and oversee risk-related programs.

• Create and coordinate proper reporting channels for compliance issues.

• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.

• Draft and revise company policies.

• Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.

• Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk.

• Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed.

• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.

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