Risk Assessment and Compliance Director

Risk Assessment and Compliance Director

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker faith-based global organization that promotes lasting peace with justice as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of diverse backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

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Title : Risk Assessment and Compliance Director

Job Category : Exempt

Status : Full-Time

Type of Employment : Specific Term (1 year)

Direct Supervisor : Deputy General Secretary (DGS)

Region / Unit : Central Office

Location : NYC / PHL / DC Corridor / Remote (Hybrid)

Application Deadline : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

General Summary of Position : AFSC works in high-risk environments, partnering with grassroots movements to advocate for policy change and deliver humanitarian aid in areas affected by oppression and violence. The Risk Assessment & Compliance Director provides critical legal and compliance support to AFSC by working under the direction of the Deputy General Secretary and working closely with the AFSC's General Counsel. The Director identifies, tracks, and evaluates regulatory requirements and organizational risks. With guidance from the General Counsel, develops systems and frameworks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international requirements to ensure the AFSC is positioned well to safeguard staff, assets, and religious freedoms as a Quaker peace and social justice organization. The Director partners closely with the Risk Assessment Working Group, General Secretary, and senior leadership team to operationalize compliance and risk management strategies in alignment with leadership priorities while maintaining effective coordination with the General Counsel on legal and compliance matters.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Serve as an active member of AFSC's Risk Assessment Working Group, meeting weekly and communicating regularly with external legal counsel to develop and implement a global risk management framework.
• Lead scenario planning efforts to ensure preparedness and rapid
• Monitor and analyze legal / policy developments affecting nonprofit organizations (with an emphasis on religious organizations), including tax-exempt status, governance, and legislative / executive changes.
• Audit and ensure compliance with international laws in countries where we work, donor requirements and institutional
• Foster a risk-aware culture empowering staff to report concerns and collaborate with leadership and programs to balance risk, impact, and mission values.
• Advise senior leadership on high-stakes decisions by helping to collect, compile, and analyze information and data for analysis and by helping to develop compliance strategies in close coordination with General Counsel.
• Support AFSC leadership with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet US and international regulations, engaging general counsel for review.
• Review and revise governing documents, policies, and procedures and implement risk-mitigation strategies in collaboration and coordination with AFSC's General Counsel. Develop and support internal training and educational materials on a wide range of legal compliance matters to help AFSC develop and adhere to best practices.
• Maintain regular attendance and
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and
• Other duties and projects as

Supervisory / Management Requirements :

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation :

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Exempt, Salary Family : Management, Job Code Section Head, Minimum Starting Salary $95,000 $120,000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability, defined benefit pension plan, 403(b) match, plus other benefits including vacation, Paid Time Off, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holidays.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sec, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AFSC's Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. AFSC is a smoke-free workplace.