What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Levitate?
Description
Levitate’s employees share a very important mission and goal: helping small businesses grow and thrive. We all contribute to this goal in unique ways, and that’s why we prioritize helping our staff identify their strengths and find genuine fulfillment in their roles.
Across every team and department at Levitate, you’ll find friendship, enthusiasm, intelligence, and drive. In our pursuit to make the world a more creative and entrepreneurial place, we keep our company’s five core values at the center of everything we do:
- Creating magic
- Showing customer empathy
- Making data-driven decisions
- Focusing on solutions, not problems
- Making small improvements every day
The Compliance Specialist will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our compliance framework. This role involves monitoring, evaluating, and implementing compliance policies and procedures to ensure that the company operates within the law and meets regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting SaaS companies, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate compliance requirements effectively across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks and areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management.
- Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance-related matters.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors as necessary.
- Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations, and update company policies accordingly.
- Support the development and implementation of data protection and privacy policies.
- Investigate and respond to compliance issues and incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Assist with other projects to help solve problems and take advantage of growth opportunities
Our commitment to our staff is showcased not only through our strong company culture, but also through our employee-centric benefits and programs including:
- Daily catered lunches from locally-owned restaurants and diverse snack offerings
- Employee-led groups (run club, disc golf club, and book club, just to name a few) that bring employees with similar hobbies and interests together to inspire and build relationships
- Plentiful opportunities to volunteer with and contribute to local organizations that align with the passions of our staff
- Flexible PTO to facilitate strong work-life balance
- Paid parental leave that provides employees with support and flexibility as they grow their families
- Extensive benefit options including healthy lifestyle reimbursement, 401(k) matching, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, and mental health coverage, and much more
- Culture Crew and Emerging Leader programs to foster employee leadership development, inclusivity, and connection through year-round trainings and events
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CCEP, CISA) are a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within the SaaS or technology industry.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance requirements in simple terms.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in compliance management software and tools
