The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today's big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our home town and the majority of our staff located in Washington, DC, our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.

Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation.

Legal Affairs

The Legal Affairs department of The Pew Charitable Trusts is responsible for a wide and growing variety of general corporate legal and risk management matters in addition to overseeing relationships with outside counsel and managing board communications and relations. The department's work continues to grow based on Pew's change from private foundation to public charity status in 2004, enabling a dramatic expansion of Pew's charitable activities and increasing the amount and complexity of the department's work. Legal Affairs provides legal advice to the board, senior management, and staff regarding all of the institution's activities, from directly operating projects to lobbying, fundraising and grant making. The department is also involved in the design and development of new policies and procedures affecting Pew's operations. The Legal Affairs department is currently comprised of 32 individuals, consisting of 19 legal staff, five compliance staff, and eight board services members.

Position Overview
This position will be responsible for assisting the Compliance team with its monitoring of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. The compliance team is comprised of professionals with public, internal and IT certifications. The organization's ERM program is based on the 2013 Internal Control Framework, and primarily includes 1) performing internal control evaluations, 2) risk assessments, 3) facilitating corrective action; and 4) monitoring resolution of corrective actions. The ideal candidate must have a mastery of risk management and/or audit (operational or financial) focusing on designing, implementing, and evaluating general and business process manual and automated internal controls. The candidate should possess strong report writing, communication, project management, and business organization skills and be adept at working both independently and with cross-organizational teams. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Compliance and will be based in Pew's Washington, DC office.

• Perform a variety of internal control evaluations and audits over processes affecting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations and make recommendations on how to improve controls.
• Work with Legal Affairs staff to develop and implement internal control activities to prevent and/or detect instances of non-compliance with laws of applicable jurisdictions.
• Draft policies and procedures necessary to promote compliance with Pew's code of conduct.
• Assist in the design and delivery of annual and as-needed trainings for Pew staff to ensure their familiarity and compliance with critical policies and procedures.
• Participate in activities and meetings and perform other tasks as assigned, including, for example, serving on institution-wide committees or performing special investigations.
• Assist the unit in developing work routines and standards to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Attend professional development seminars and continuing professional education training to increase knowledge and remain properly informed of risk management, compliance and internal control issues.
• Pew maintains a robust Enterprise Risk Management program that keeps pace with leading practices, the changes in business processes, perceived risks and applicable laws. Appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place to mitigate business risks.