Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Location : Hybrid, Corporate Headquarters at 411 Seventh Avenue
Job Summary : Duquesne Light Company (Company) seeks a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the important compliance functions as an electric utility regarding the North American Electric Reliability (NERC) reliability standards for planning and operating the bulk electric system and the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements for cyber and physical security, as well as corporate compliance with the company’s policies and procedures and investigations under the company’s compliance hot-line. The position also provides compliance services to The Efficiency Network (TEN), an affiliate of DLC.
The Chief Compliance Officer is a leadership position at the Company and requires partnerships across the company, including with the Operations, Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR) functions. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate throughout the organization, maintain the Company’s culture to go beyond compliance with regulatory requirements, and exhibit a positive tone at the top regarding the value of the compliance function to the Company, employees, customers and regulators. The Chief Compliance Officer reports quarterly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Chief Compliance Officer and the Compliance function are part of the Office of General Counsel and reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The Chief Compliance Officer also will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the President and Chief Executive Officer of DLC.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities :
- Partner with the Operations organization regarding the strategy, policies and implementation of compliance with NERC 693 requirements.
- Partner with the IT organization regarding the strategies, policies and implementation of compliance with the NERC CIP requirements.
- Work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer on implementation of cyber controls throughout the Company, focusing on regulatory requirements and data protection.
- Partner with the HR organization regarding the strategy, policies and implementation of compliance with Company’s ethics, conflicts and related policies.
- Partner across the business in support of the compliance objectives of the company.
- Oversight of compliance and ethics programs including development of code of conduct, conflict of interest process and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Serve on steering committees for various technology and operations projects to reduce reliability, security and compliance risks.
- Manage and conduct investigations arising from the Company’s compliance hotline and partner with the impacted business units regarding the results of, and actions arising from, these investigations.
- Provide regular training on compliance related matters including required trainings.
- Development of compliance awareness program and communications.
- Report quarterly to the Audit Committee on the status, results and action plans arising from the Compliance function.
- Coordinate audits of the Company requested by the PA Public Utility Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, NERC, ReliabilityFirst (RF), and other regulatory agencies.
- Serve as the point of contact with RF. Lead the Company’s engagement with RF, including submission of self-reports, mitigation activities and management of the self-logging program.
- Chair the Company’s Executive Reliability Steering Committee, Conflicts of Interest Committee and Corporate Policy Committee
- Serve as the designated NERC CIP Senior Manager for the Company.
- Serve as the point of contact for data privacy related matters.
- Lead the Compliance department with approximately ten employees and three direct reports.
- Serve as a member of the leadership team for the Office of General Counsel.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania bar or the ability to be admitted within 6 months of employment is required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience practicing law.
- Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of leadership experience in operational and corporate compliance functions for a highly regulated business (for example, banking, healthcare, etc.).
- Experience in the energy or utility industries preferred, but not required.
Skills, Leadership Standards and Experience Utilized in this Role Include:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills
- A leadership style that is collaborative and proactive, yet capable of conducting difficult conversations. addressing conflict and holding firm to the policies and values of the Company.
- A comfort level with a broad scope of responsibilities and a willingness and ability to delegate
- The ability to lead in-depth investigations and master complex regulatory requirements; yet be able to take these details are raise them up to a higher level for analysis and report out to Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and the Company’s regulators.
- A desire and aptitude to learn, interpret and apply the electric utility regulatory requirements applicable to the Company
- The desire and aptitude to apply the Company’s risk appetite to the Company’s regulatory and corporate compliance requirements and policies.
- The executive presence to serve as the strategic leader of the Compliance function, within the Office of General Counsel and amongst the Director career level at the Company.
- The highest standards of ethics, professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
- An intimate understanding of the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work product doctrine.
- Experience retaining, managing and collaborating with outside legal counsel.
- Ability to develop subject matter expertise, strategic thinking.
- Apply and embrace the Company’s leadership standards of: empathy, empowerment, inclusion and vision
Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!
- We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
- We are guided by our commitment to integrity and never compromising on ethics.
- We are dependable, collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
- We believe in equity and equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
- We are ingrained in our community; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.
On-Boarding and Transition
The successful candidate will receive the benefit of an on-boarding from, and transition period with, the current Chief Compliance Officer who is retiring.
Hybrid Work
Position follows Company’s hybrid work model, with at least two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role or Company needs. Initially, the successful candidate will be required to report up to three days in the office until sufficient training and knowledge transfer have occurred.
Storm Roles
Keeping the lights on, and returning our customers to service, during a storm event are core functions for DLC. The Chief Compliance Officer is periodically called upon during a storm to support the Operations team with counsel and advice on compliance requirements and notice to regulatory agencies.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
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