Deputy Commissioner/Chief Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

The Deputy Commissioner/Chief Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will serve as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for the New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. The role includes agency risk mitigation, development and implementation of internal controls, training and educating staff on compliance-related obligations, and management of internal complaints and investigations.

What You Will Do

The role includes managing agency policies, providing guidance on operational matters, overseeing internal and external audits, monitoring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and other reporting requirements, conducting internal investigations, and performing other executive-level responsibilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance, ethics, and internal controls, with experience in managing internal complaints and investigations. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
• a minimum of three years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar