Business Area Compliance Leader (Springfield, MO)
Springfield, MO, US, 65899
Job Posting
American National is seeking a Business Area Compliance Leader (BACL), within the company’s Corporate Compliance department, to partner directly with assigned business area(s) to ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and company policies. This role takes part in various types of compliance and operational reviews with assigned business areas to detect compliance related issues and help build and deliver innovative solutions.
The position will primarily partner with the company’s Finance division, with potential for expanding to additional business areas such as the company’s shared services (Human Resources, IT, etc.) and/or insurance operations areas (Annuity, Life, P&C or PRT).
This position is available onsite at one of our offices located in Glenmont, NY, Springfield, MO, League City, TX and Galveston, TX.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with business area leadership and employees to understand operations, goals, and key initiatives, and to implement compliance solutions tailored to business needs.
- Proactively communicate current and emerging laws, regulations, and compliance matters by facilitating compliance reviews and taking part in business area meetings. Review compliance related reports and metrics with assigned business areas and address issues that need attention.
- Keep assigned business areas informed of legislative and regulatory activity, and report on trends and emerging issues. Facilitate planning and implementation of newly enacted laws and regulations through proactive partnership with legal, business area leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure that assigned business areas have the tools, resources and support needed to manage compliance risks in their areas. This includes but is not limited to setting up testing, monitoring, and remediation protocols within the group’s operational areas. When compliance issues arise, take part in remediating immediate needs with preventative measures to prevent similar future occurrences.
- Oversee assigned business area’s involvement in regulatory activities, such as recurring regulatory filings, exams, inquiries, surveys, and data calls and work with assigned business areas to ensure they are meeting the company’s timeliness and quality standards.
- Work with other compliance staff to ensure compliance programs are risk based and aligned with assigned business area’s operational goals and objectives. Ensure that assigned business areas understand their roles and are performing their program responsibilities. Partner with compliance peers to ensure programs are effectively managed within assigned business areas.
- Actively take part in trade associations and facilitate business area’s participation.
- Leverage business and industry resources to aid in the development and delivery of compliance solutions for assigned business areas.
- May be assigned ownership for leading business area and/or compliance team projects, requiring action plans to meet timeliness and quality requirements.
- Reporting business area compliance activities to senior leadership, as needed.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in or related to business, legal, financial services and/or regulatory compliance.
- Six to eight years of relevant experience in a corporate compliance role and/or related operational role performing or implementing compliance practices
- Experience in key client facing role, with demonstrated experience establishing relationships with business partners
Preferred Qualifications:
- Compliance-related professional designation (e.g., ARC, AIAF or AIRC)
- Advanced degree in compliance and/or law related field (e.g., master’s degree in business administration, legal studies, regulatory compliance, or Juris Doctor)
- Senior-level insurance industry compliance and/or operational experience
Salary for this position can range from $$88,452 for candidates who are minimally qualified through $$132,678 for more highly qualified candidates. Candidates outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill and education.
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield
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