Corporate Compliance and Ethics Specialist I, II or Senior

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Description

The Corporate Compliance and Ethics Specialist assists the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager with the management of the Company's Corporate Compliance Program ("Program"). Includes assisting with intake, analysis, investigation and resolution of corporate compliance and ethics reports for Tucson Electric Power Company and its affiliated companies ("Company"), while maintaining utmost level of confidentiality of sensitive matters. Maintains records, conducts analysis, employs metrics and generates reporting related to various aspects of Program functions. Assists with the development and implementation of Program communications strategy and related employee training programs. Assists in collaborating with other business areas to identify and assess compliance risks and vulnerabilities and develop and implement mitigation plans. Assists with development of risk assessment process and mapping for all areas of compliance throughout the organization and leads and manages risk assessments.

Position-Related Responsibilities

Program Management and Oversight

• Keep abreast of legal developments and industry best practices affecting the Program
• Assist the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager with the following:
  • Evaluating Program effectiveness, including by developing performance metrics
  • Developing effective employee communications strategy and developing, deploying and implementing continuous improvements to the Program
  • Developing solutions to identify compliance and ethics trends and implementing proactive risk mitigation plans and initiatives
  • Maintaining Program records, including individual training records
  • Creating and promoting the development and implementation of corporate compliance, ethics and conflict of interest training curriculum, including web-based content, and conduct-related trainings including annual Compliance Month training, ad hoc training sessions and annual Compliance Week content
  • Managing Corporate Compliance Committee meetings, including scheduling, taking minutes, preparing agendas, and coordinating presentations
  • Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, participate in risk assessments with the assistance of
  • Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services, Legal Services and other Company departments and develop/implement risk mitigation plans
  • Tracks and communicates on assigned compliance and ethics matters to the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager and Company personnel. Calendars and ensures adherence to deadlines.
  • Develops assigned training programs and conducts assigned training on compliance and ethics matters.

Compliance and Ethics Investigations

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality of sensitive compliance and ethics-related matters
• Assists the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager with the following:
  • Coordinating, managing, administering and maintaining the Company compliance helpline and preparing and maintaining accurate records of the prompt and full investigation and resolution of all compliance and ethics matters reported through the helpline and other reporting channels
  • Conducting and overseeing investigations regarding compliance and ethics-related matters
  • Where appropriate, collaborating with other business areas including Human Resources, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services and Legal Services to identify, investigate and resolve compliance and ethics matters
  • Interfacing with and assisting internal and external attorneys, auditors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to coordinate internal and external compliance-related investigations, as applicable
  • Addressing risk factors in conducting investigations and addressing compliance and ethics concerns

Policy Management

• Assist the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager with the following:
  • Maintaining and updating the Company's compliance and ethics standards and related corporate policies, procedures, guidance, and training materials, and creating new such corporate policies, procedures, guidance and training materials
  • Managing the periodic evaluation and internal review of other Company policies and procedures to ensure consistency and integration with the Company's values

General

• Develop and maintain effective inter-departmental and interpersonal relationships
• As directed by the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager, attend training and seminars on corporate compliance and ethics-related topics
• Interfaces and networks with counterparts at other utility companies and trade associations regarding corporate compliance and ethics matters
• Assist with the preparation of compliance materials for the UNS Energy Audit and Risk Committee, senior management, and Fortis Inc., regarding compliance and ethics trends, surveys and results
• As assigned by the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager, may assist members in Legal Services in overseeing adherence to Company compliance programs and providing compliance-related support (examples include the privacy-related compliance programs)
• Provides updates as requested on status of assigned compliance and ethics matters, whether to direct supervisor or others in the organization
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Level I
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminal Justice or other position related field or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of two years of relevant job experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, analytical, planning, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret compliance and ethics-related data.
• Proficiency in use of personal computer applications, including internet research, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• High attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with employees across the Company.
• Ability to manage high levels of stress in dealing with sensitive employee and compliance issues.
• Required to travel to other locations as needed.
• Ability to diligently protect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compliance matters and review objectively.
• Basic understanding of Company policies and procedures and ability, or demonstrated ability to learn, to interpret and evaluate policies, procedures and rules critically.
• Ability, or demonstrated ability to learn, to engage in constructive dialogs with Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager, business units and other members of the utility industry to recommend creative solutions for compliance and ethics issues.
• Reliable, self-motivated; flexible; adaptable; punctual and process driven.
• Performs duties with some oversight and guidance; can perform simple drafting for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager review.
• Ability to network and interface with business units and other members of utility industry with some oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any relevant experience or background in compliance; project management skills; experience in conducting confidential investigations; and experience in training, communications or marketing desired.

Level II
Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of Level I
• At least four years' experience in compliance and ethics matters or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and ethics internal investigatory process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with a team and individually.
• Performs duties with little oversight and guidance; is accountable for overseeing, managing and advising on assigned compliance and ethics matters.
• Performs routine drafting of reports or other deliverables; advises on simple, less complex compliance and ethics matters.
• Oversees portions of more complicated compliance and ethics matters and exercises some independent judgment but still requires some supervisor involvement.
• Ability to network and interface with business units and other members of utility industry with little oversight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications of Level I

Senior
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, criminal justice, accounting, or other position-related field.
• At least six years' experience in compliance and ethics matters or equivalent experience.
• Exhibits strong ability to lead and take initiative.
• Performs duties with minimal to no oversight and guidance and may need some guidance for more complex matters.
• Ability to combine input from a variety of sources, make sound business decisions based on this information, and compile and present the data in a professional format.
• In-depth knowledge of the Company's policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to utilize independent judgment on a regular basis.
• Able to take initiative to identify and recommend solutions for compliance and ethics issues and processes, within approved boundaries established by the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manager.
• Strong compliance and ethics background and ability to work under tight deadlines and with complex, detailed information.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and ethics internal investigatory process and ability to carry out aspects of internal investigations with minimal to no oversight and may need some guidance for more complex matters.
• Ability to network and interface independently with business units and other members of utility industry.
• An expert in their field among compliance and ethics counterparts in similar organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of Level II, as well as prior experience in managing and leading large projects or initiatives, or other similar supervisory roles.
  
  

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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