ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) connects the world's leading public and private organizations to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs for patients. The FNIH brings together leading scientist to navigate and solve complex human health problems and advance development of new therapies, diagnostics, and potential cures; advance global health and equity in care; and celebrate and train the next generation of scientists.
Established by Congress in 1990 to support the mission of the NIH, the FNIH is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information about the FNIH, please visit fnih.org .
EOE STATEMENT: The FNIH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The FNIH celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The FNIH seeks a Compliance Associate to join its legal team. This role will be key in implementing and maintaining the organization's compliance program and in fostering a positive compliance culture throughout the organization. Work will be conducted under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the continued development and implementation of an organization-wide ethics, risk, and compliance program.
- Work collaboratively with the legal team and other departments to ensure the organization continues to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, its contractual obligations, and its internal policies.
- Monitor and track the organization's compliance obligations to ensure timely completion of all compliance activities.
- Prepare annual state regulatory reports, including corporate and charitable registration reports, and ensure all reporting obligations are timely met and the organization's good standing is maintained.
- Research and prepare new regulatory filings and registrations as needed.
- Support the monitoring and completion of contractual compliance obligations, such as reporting requirements.
- Monitor and research legal and regulatory changes relevant to the organization's compliance obligations.
- In collaboration with the Human Resources team, monitor and maintain compliance with state labor and employment laws.
- Assist with governance activities, such as compiling conflict of interest disclosures.
- Support the maintenance and monitoring of the organization's risk register and risk management activities, including insurance.
- Complete compliance due diligence process for counterparties.
- Maintain and update internal processes and forms to enhance effectiveness.
- Review compliance-related policies, provide recommendations for adjustments, and facilitate the implementation of updated policies as necessary.
- Organize and manage appropriate documentation of all compliance activities.
- Assist with compliance training programs for staff.
- Provide other day-to-day oversight of compliance activities.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- B.A. or B.S. required.
- 3-5 years of professional work experience required.
- Experience working in an organization's compliance or legal function is a strong advantage.
- Exemplary team player with sound judgment.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including professionalism, discretion, and tact; ability to communicate concisely and clearly with a variety of audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail and well organized.
- Strong analytical, operational, and project management skills.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
LOCATION: FNIH (Hybrid)
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