Join Per Scholas Inc. as a Compliance & Risk Manager, where you'll manage compliance initiatives and assess regulatory risks within the education and workforce development sectors, predominantly working remotely with occasional in-office collaborations.
Responsibilities: You will develop the Organizational Risk Tolerance Profile, conduct internal audits, ensure compliance with regulations, and support training and awareness initiatives, among others.
Skills: Required skills include risk management in compliance, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, proficiency with risk management software, and effective communication.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Compliance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field is required, preferably with a Master's. 5+ years of relevant experience is essential, especially in post-secondary education and non-profit sectors.
Location: Hybrid role primarily remote with occasional in-office presence in locations such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Washington, D.C.
Compensation: $75000 - $80000 / Annually
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Company: Per Scholas Inc.
Reports to: Assistant General Counsel
Note: This is a hybrid role with the expectation for mostly remote work with occasional in office requirement the ideal candidate can be located in Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, DC
Overview:
The Per Scholas Legal and Compliance Team is seeking a Compliance & Risk Manager to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organizational risk tolerance profile and broader compliance initiatives within the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with the Legal and Compliance team to assess regulatory risks, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across 20+ jurisdictions, and manage day-to-day compliance tasks. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this position will help navigate the regulatory landscape specific to post-secondary education, workforce development, and the non-profit sector.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a detail-oriented, tech savvy and proactive Compliance & Risk Manager with experience in managing a complex regulatory landscape within a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assessing, mitigating and reporting on regulatory risks, with a particular focus on compliance within the post-secondary education, workforce development, and non-profit sectors. You will bring a collaborative mindset, reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel and working closely with the Legal and Compliance team to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a passion for ensuring compliance across a wide range of legal requirements. If you are a strong communicator, organized, and ready to take on the challenge of navigating ever evolving regulations, we’d love to meet you!
The following are the core responsibilities for this role:
Risk Tolerance Profile & Compliance Monitoring
Internal Audits & Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
Regulatory & Legal Compliance Support
Training & Awareness Support
Program Compliance Support
Vendor & Third-Party Compliance
Reporting & Documentation
Other related responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
Desired Skills
For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.
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