Ethics & Compliance Specialist

Job Posting End Date
11-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Support the operation and continuous improvement of AEP's enterprise Ethics & Compliance program, including the Concerns Line and investigations, conflicts-of-interest program, ethics and compliance training, employee outreach and communications, policy guidance, program monitoring, data analysis and reporting. Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders by providing timely guidance, appropriately escalating potential misconduct or compliance concerns, and helping reinforce AEP's Principles of Business Conduct and a culture in which employees are empowered to speak up and do the right thing. Partner with Legal, Human Resources/Employee Relations, Security, Internal Audit and business leaders to investigate concerns, identify and mitigate compliance risks, and promote consistent and fair application of company policies and standards. This position requires sound judgment, exceptional discretion and confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to independently manage sensitive matters and competing priorities.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Support the administration of the AEP Concerns Line and ethics case-management process. Review and triage reports; assess appropriate investigative scope and resources; conduct fair, objective and timely investigations; interview employees and other relevant individuals; gather and evaluate documents and other evidence; document findings and conclusions; maintain accurate case records; and communicate appropriately with reporters. Coordinate matters with Legal, Human Resources/Employee Relations, Security and other subject-matter experts as appropriate, and identify matters requiring escalation to Ethics & Compliance leadership.
- Monitor assigned matters for timely completion, consistency and quality, and help identify recurring issues, trends, control weaknesses and opportunities for corrective action, training or other preventive measures.
- Assist in the creation of policies and procedures as needed to support AEP, governmental, regulatory, legal and legislative initiatives; implement policies and procedures; support the maintenance of appropriate policies and procedures and assist in the monitoring of policies and procedures.
- Administer and support AEP's conflicts-of-interest and related ethics processes, including reviewing disclosures, gathering additional information, evaluating potential conflicts against applicable policies, documenting resolutions and mitigation measures, and escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.  Respond to questions from employees and leaders regarding the Principles of Business Conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, appropriate use of company assets, Speak Up expectations and other ethics-related policies. Provide practical, consistent guidance and coordinate with Legal or other subject-matter experts when appropriate.

- Develop, coordinate and deliver engaging enterprise and targeted Ethics & Compliance training and communications, including Principles of Business Conduct training, Speak Up and non-retaliation education, conflicts-of-interest training, manager education and other risk-based programming. Partner with business subject-matter experts and Corporate Communications to develop relevant content and employee resources. Maintain appropriate training and participation records and use employee feedback, case trends and engagement data to continually improve programming.
- Work with business unit leaders to increase awareness of the importance of AEP's Ethics & Compliance program. Participate in corporate and business unit initiatives as needed.
- Be vigilant in awareness and research of legislative, regulatory, legal and compliance issues affecting the company and support the necessary tasks to accomplish the implementation of legislative, regulatory, legal or compliance requirements.
- Communicate any matter deemed potentially illegal, unethical, or otherwise improper to Ethics & Compliance leadership and, as appropriate, Legal or other responsible functions.
- Assist and coordinate the preparation of reports for the Chief Compliance Officer for presentation to AEP executive leadership and the AEP Board of Directors.

What We’re Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, psychology, social sciences, sociology or related field.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Four (4) years business or government experience with an emphasis in law, human resources, regulatory, auditing or compliance or relevant areas of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience conducting or supporting workplace, ethics, compliance, employee relations, audit or similar fact-finding investigations.
- Experience interviewing witnesses, analyzing documents and other evidence, documenting findings and handling confidential or sensitive information.

- Experience with ethics or compliance reporting systems, case-management systems or hotline/Concerns Line administration. Experience with NAVEX or a comparable ethics and compliance platform is preferred.
- Working knowledge of corporate ethics and compliance topics such as conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, anti-retaliation, fraud, appropriate use of company assets and codes of conduct.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and translate complex requirements into practical guidance for employees and leaders.

- Strong writing, presentation and facilitation skills, including experience developing or delivering employee training and communications.

- Strong analytical skills and experience using case, training, survey or other program data to identify trends and support decision-making.

- Ability to exercise sound judgment, independence and discretion when handling sensitive matters involving employees or senior leaders.

- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Security and business functions while maintaining appropriate independence and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple investigations, projects and deadlines concurrently with limited supervision.
- Comfort working with technology and identifying opportunities to improve E&C processes, case management, reporting and employee engagement through technology and automation.
- Professional certification such as CCEP, CCEP-I, CFE, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR or an investigation-related credential is desirable but not required.

- Physical demand level is Sedentary

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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