NFL: Director, Compliance (NY, NY)

Job Summary

NFL Compliance partners with Security and Internal Audit and other League functions to identify and manage risk -- legal, financial, and reputational. NFL Compliance is responsible for ensuring effective policies and procedures mitigate these risks, that NFL staff understand these policies and procedures, and to provide guidance and serve as a resource to staff.  NFL Compliance monitors for adherence to league policies and procedures and reviews potential situations of non-compliance.  Managing risks relating to third-party vendors is also an important feature of the League’s compliance program.  NFL Compliance supports all League offices, including international, and provides guidance to NFL teams.

The Director will assist the Vice President of Compliance in promoting a corporate culture where employees meet the NFL’s core values, acting with integrity and following the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of a robust compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory matters and with League policies
• Instill a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the League
• Recommend, develop, and implement changes to policies and procedures, oversee revisions, and publish new and updated compliance policies and procedures
• Provide advice and guidance to management and staff regarding compliance, mitigation of risk, and protection of brand
• Develop and implement compliance training
• Compile and maintain key compliance metrics; report metrics to management
• Support and conduct internal investigations concerning potential violations of League policies

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required
• 7 years of experience in Law, Compliance or Risk Management or a combination thereof; combination of corporate compliance experience (policy development and training) and regulatory enforcement (DOJ/SEC/State Attorney General/other regulatory) a must  

Other Key Attributes/ Characteristics

• Candidate must have a proven track record of developing and driving multiple product initiatives from start to finish
• Superior leadership skills, including ability to prioritize multiple demands, use good judgment, and make decisions that greatly impact the business
• Strong expectation management, influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ability to collaborate across various groups, build relationships and manage effectively in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work independently and develop strategies to prioritize legal issues
• Ability to quickly build credibility and influence among executives and peers
• Team player, and willing to roll up sleeves when needed to get the job done

Travel

• Travel within the US and internationally (20%)

Terms/Expected Hours of Work

• Role is full time and may require work on the weekends, as needed.
• FLSA exempt.
• The NFL places a priority on having an in-person workplace, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. We remain steadfast in our belief that working together as a team, in our physical office spaces, is critical to the successful execution of our season. For those reasons, we expect employees to work from an NFL office five days a week, except in limited circumstances permitted by NFL policy.
• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice.

To Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online job application found here. 

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