Associate Director, Compliance

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Summary:

The Associate Director, Compliance is primarily responsible for assisting with the compliance management and oversight of our wholesale broker-dealer.  This role supports general compliance functions relating to the annuity and life insurance business lines.  This position works closely with senior management, distribution, product and operations on a variety of projects and issues critical to the Company’s success.

Main Accountabilities

• Reviews annuity and life insurance marketing materials to ensure compliance with relevant FINRA, SEC, and state securities and insurance laws and regulations, Company standards, and best practices
• Develops, maintains and updates the broker-dealer’s written supervisory procedures, training materials and communications
• Reviews and monitors electronic communications for compliance with regulations and policies
• Coordinates regulatory filings, and submits accurate, complete and timely responses (including relevant documentation), and assists with regulatory exams
• Executes compliance program testing, which includes transactional and periodic testing of supervisory controls
• Responds to questions from senior management, business unit personnel and wholesalers regarding compliance policies and procedures
• Evaluates, identifies and proposes solutions for potential areas of compliance risk
• Assists with the development and maturation of the Company’s broker-dealer compliance program in support of the Company’s presence in the market
• Represents the Company at trade associations meetings and conferences
• Other general compliance responsibilities, including assisting with the implementation of system enhancements, compiling regulatory data and preparing research reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• FINRA Series 6 & 26 required
• Minimum 8+ years of financial services experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of insurance laws, SEC regulations, FINRA rules and other requirements related to the life and annuity business
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze situations for compliance and business risk, and implement solutions to address and mitigate such risk
• Commitment to customer service and quality

Compensation:  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $135,000/year in our highest geographic market.  Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.  Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives.  Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company. 

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals.  All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.