Risk & Compliance Associate

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Associate

 Location: Chicago, IL

 Industry: Management Consulting

 Compensation: $50 – $60 / hour (Contract)

 Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - HYBRID

 Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a global management consulting organization to identify a Risk & Compliance Associate. Our client is recognized for its collaborative culture, strong leadership accessibility, and commitment to professional growth. This opportunity offers exposure to global operations, enterprise risk management initiatives, and high-impact compliance programs within a respected international organization.

Job Description:

The Risk & Compliance Associate will support the organization's global compliance, ethics, and enterprise risk management initiatives. Reporting to senior legal leadership, this individual will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance processes, manage risk-related workflows, support internal investigations, and help maintain a culture of integrity across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support global compliance and ethics programs by partnering with internal stakeholders to promote adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the administration and continuous improvement of business integrity initiatives and compliance processes.
• Manage compliance workflows, including ethics hotline intake and case management activities.
• Coordinate and support internal investigations related to employee concerns, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and other compliance matters.
• Maintain detailed records, reporting, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and process consistency.
• Update and enhance compliance policies and controls, including areas such as code of conduct, anti-bribery, gifts and entertainment, and personal investments.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to support compliance training initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging industry trends, recommending process improvements as needed.
• Assist with enterprise risk management activities by identifying, assessing, and mitigating organizational risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations for legal leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled tools and compliance technologies to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (J.D., M.B.A., or related field) preferred.
• 4–7+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal operations, investigations, or a related field.
• Prior experience within professional services environments strongly preferred; financial services experience may also be considered.
• Background as a Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, Legal Operations professional, or Paralegal preferred.
• Experience managing projects and driving process improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with compliance technologies, governance platforms, or case management systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and AI tools, including awareness of related governance and compliance considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Perks:

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized consulting organization with strong brand recognition.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and global compliance initiatives.
• Opportunity to broaden expertise beyond traditional compliance responsibilities.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.