Transamerica

Sr Director, Insurance Compliance

Transamerica$205K — $215K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 12 years of insurance compliance experience
  • Eight years of experience managing teams
  • Advanced understanding of insurance laws and their impact on insurance products and operations
  • Experience working with life and annuity products
  • Strong influential leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Capacity to prioritize competing demands across large-scale and complex initiatives
  • Aptitude with technology and compliance operations

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of Insurance Compliance on the design and implementation of the insurance compliance program
  • Lead insurance compliance teams handling regulatory change management, state reporting, compliance testing, and exam management
  • Drive continuous improvement of team performance by tracking KPIs and recommending process enhancements
  • Ensure company compliance with applicable insurance laws and regulations
  • Lead the annual compliance risk assessment process and oversee compliance monitoring activities
  • Create strong business and legal relationships, building trust and collaboration
  • Identify and consult on compliance issues, developing strategic solutions
  • Monitor new and emerging regulatory changes and communicate them effectively

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Holistic wellness program including Wellness Coaching
  • Fifteen days of paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
Full Job Description
Job Family
Regulatory Compliance

Job Description Summary
Conduct compliance activities in support of Transamerica's life, annuity, supplemental health, voluntary benefits and LTCI (closed block) products. Primary responsibilities are to identify and communicate compliance requirements related to Transamerica's insurance products and services and represent Compliance at meetings with senior members of the business. Provide oversight, leadership, and strategic direction to meet regulatory obligations, mitigate compliance risk, and foster a culture of ethics and accountability.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Head of Insurance Compliance on the design and implementation of the insurance compliance program, and in creating management reporting that communicates the insurance compliance program in a clear, concise and structured manner.


  • Lead insurance compliance teams handling regulatory change management, state reporting, compliance testing, exam management, or resolution of operational compliance issues.


  • Drive and oversee continuous improvement of team performance by tracking KPIs, recommending enhancements to core processes, and helping implement tools or solutions that improve workflow efficiency.


  • Ensure the company complies with applicable federal, state, and local insurance laws and regulations, including those enforced by state departments of insurance, and other regulatory bodies.


  • Lead the annual compliance risk assessment process and oversee and evaluate compliance monitoring and testing activities performed by the Insurance Compliance Department and first line functions.


  • Create and maintain strong business and legal relationships, build trust, and cultivate collaboration and represent the company on industry committees regarding various regulatory issues.


  • Identify, escalate and consult on problems and issues across the insurance company and develop strategic solutions to address the business and/or regulatory needs.


  • Monitor and provide visibility into new and emerging regulatory changes identified and communicated by the Insurance Compliance Department.


  • Develop, maintain, and update Compliance policies and procedures.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


  • 12 years of insurance compliance experience


  • Eight years of experience managing teams


  • Advanced understanding of insurance laws and their impact on insurance products and operations


  • Experience working with life and annuity products


  • Strong influential leadership skills


  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills


  • Capacity to prioritize competing demands across large-scale and complex initiatives


  • Aptitude with technology and compliance operations


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or JD


  • FINRA Series 6/26 and/or 7/24 licenses


Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid office environment


  • Moderate Travel 10-25%


Compensation:
  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $205,000 - $215,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.


#LI-BD1

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation ito perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer:
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We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs


About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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