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Advanced Energy Compliance Analyst (ESG & Legal) in Denver, Colorado
Compliance Analyst (ESG & Legal)
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Legal Compliance Analyst will work with various departments including AE’s Legal, Operations, HR, and Internal Audit Teams to:
Legal compliance: Assist with various legal compliance and litigation efforts including analyzing and identifying compliance areas to strengthen, implementing compliance initiatives, implementing litigation holds, conducting due diligence on counterparties, and facilitating compliance policy implementation and updates as well as training and completion for AE’s employees. (50%)
ESG: Facilitate the execution and management of value-driven pragmatic social responsibility programs across the Company’s global operations and create awareness of the Company’s efforts in this space. This is a multi-dimensional, global, and enterprise-wide position. This position will work closely with major departments. (50%)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the growth and implementation of the Company’s ESG and legal compliance objectives
Keep abreast of and evaluate emerging compliance and ESG issues or potential liabilities
Identify and cultivate relationships with global company peers engaged in company-wide ESG and legal compliance initiatives
ESG
Formulate and execute a proactive ESG and compliance strategy and engage both internal and external stakeholders via various communication platforms to better fulfill the Company’s sustainability responsibilities
Plan, organize and drive ESG working committee and steering committee as well as various ESG initiatives for the enhancement of the Company’s ESG performance.
Formulate, draft and present the Company’s sustainability report and sustainability initiatives
Assist with annual ESG disclosures (including Form 10-K and Proxy Statement) and processes to ensure collection of data and help ensure timely disclosure of ESG information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of ESG advisory organizations disclosure systems (e.g. TCFD and CDP) and applicable legislative (e.g. SEC and CSRD) disclosure requirements
Coordinate customer sustainability questionnaires and cross-departmental responses.
Work with sales, investor relations, corporate communications, operations, and marketing to deliver the message of the Company’s commitment to ESG, and ensure our messaging is consistent across business units, the Company’s global footprint, and throughout other corporate communications
Legal Compliance
Manage corporate policies and updates and assist with development of processes in support of policies, such as document retention and conflicts of interest
Drive awareness of compliance issues and reporting through implementation of wide-ranging communications with global audiences
Provide support to global operational teams in support of compliance-related assessments and audits
Analyze data to track trends relevant to legal compliance, and initiate deep dives to detect opportunities
Manage company-wide compliance training programs and tracking
Identify and execute continuous improvements to legal compliance program
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Denver, CO
Environment: Work in a standard office environment
Travel: Likely none or very little, 1-10%
QUALIFICATIONS:
Have a good understanding or ability to learn common ESG reporting frameworks: GRI, TCFD, SASB, CDP, MSCI, ISS, etc.
Strong data analysis skills, with at least a basic understanding or ability to learn common ESG and sustainability metrics, data collection methods, and tools
Program management and operational capabilities
Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels and locations in the organization
1+ years’ experience in project management, and developing and executing to project plans and budgets
Excellent communication/presentation skills
Strong organizational skills, disciplined, and a self-starter
Exhibits a strong drive for results
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in successfully influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams towards a common goal
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree – recent college graduate applicants are welcome
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com
Applications will be accepted through September 31, 2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.