Job Description

PURPOSE
The Compliance Specialist manages the due diligence and risk management responsibilities needed to ensure that carriers utilized by WWEX Group meet its compliance standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Analyze motor carrier data to determine whether carriers attempting to onboard with WWEX Group meet the company’s carrier qualification requirements
• Administer the company’s High Value/High Risk Compliance Policy to reduce cargo theft exposure
• Provide thorough and clear feedback to various parties including company employees and agents
• Utilize motor carrier monitoring services, government databases, and other resources during the due diligence process to identify and assess carriers that pose an unreasonable amount of risk to WWEX Group; take actions to reduce that risk
• Maintain accurate background data on carriers and ensure proper record keeping in WWEX Group operating systems; validate documents such as insurance certificates
• Accurately update company load management software systems
• Respond timely to and escalate other carrier inquiries sent by carrier sales representatives and WWEX Group agents and franchisees
• Promote strong ethical standards in day-to-day functions and among team members
• Partner with internal and external parties to determine proper course of conduct when issues arise during business relationships with carriers
• Collaborate with upper management to identify inefficiencies and develop effective policies and procedures
• Review, analyze, and report on various legal issues and regulations pertaining to WWEX Group’s business
• Embrace the opportunities to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role
• Work on special projects as they arise
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Related legal/compliance experience or background in logistics and/or trucking industries preferred
• High level of detail orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet browsing, and search knowledge required
• Strong business ethics
• Able to conform and promote the company’s standards of conduct
• Ability to communicate effectively using various methods such as phone, email, messenger, and in-person
• Personal initiative: strives to learn and improve, seeks out ways to better themselves and the company
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, changing environment
• Self-motivated and hard-working
• Comfortable working with multiple computer operating systems and programs while completing tasks is critical to the success of this position
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• In lieu of degree, combination of education and years of experience will be considered
• 1-2 years’ experience in compliance role preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: Job is typically performed in a general office environment.