Company Overview:
MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 4-gigawatts of solar, including 875 projects across 28 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Texas, Florida and Madrid.
Position Overview:
MN8 Energy is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Legal and Compliance department as Manager, Compliance. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Compliance and Security and be responsible for sustaining an effective compliance program that ensures the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
As the Compliance Manager, you will:
- Implement ethics and compliance policies and procedures that ensure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations
- Stay current with regulatory changes and industry trends that may impact the company’s compliance obligations
- Monitor and audit company operations to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Work with Internal Audit, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Regulatory teams to facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Develop and deliver training programs to ensure all employees are aware of and adhering to their compliance obligations
- Implement and monitor electronic and physical access controls including firewall administration and change management procedures
- Assist with FERC and NERC regulatory compliance and facilitate evidence of compliance
- Develop security controls to facilitate compliance with applicable standards and laws
- Create policies and procedures to sustain compliance requirements
- Assist with the Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation Program
- Develop compliance reports through integration of technology sources
- Perform vulnerability assessments of operational technology environment
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field; or a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a compliance or technology role with a proven track record of success
- Experience in the energy industry, whether with a utility, IPP, renewable energy company, or similar
- Experience performing vulnerability assessments, identifying risks, and designing security controls
- Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including FERC and NERC standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential areas of risk and develop effective strategies to mitigate those risks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of integrity and accountability
- Desire to work in a start-up culture, including comfort working with developing policies and processes
How we set you up for success:
At MN8, we know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- 401(k) with competitive employer match
- Parental leave
MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.