Wilton Re Finance/FinTech

Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Norwalk, CA +1 Hybrid Full-time

Regulatory

Compliance Specialist

Full Time

About the

Company

  • Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space,
  • specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We
  • are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and
  • operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the
  • services they need from in force transactions and product development to
  • underwriting and new business strategies.
  • Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully
  • manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

Position

Summary

The Regulatory Compliance

  • Specialist will support the Compliance Department generally to ensure the U.S.
  • based companies in the Wilton Re enterprise are in compliance with insurance
  • laws and regulations. This position is
  • primarily responsible for and will serve as the subject matter expert regarding
  • regulatory and statutory changes. This will include reviewing changes to the
  • law, determining applicability, creating a summary, and distributing to
  • relevant business units and parties. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist may
  • occasionally assist with responding to state insurance department data calls,
  • managing the compliance calendar, conducting/assisting with internal reviews of
  • documentation or processes, and ad hoc compliance projects.

Role Responsibilities

  • Track changes in laws and regulation using third party software, other research tools and advisories issued from regulatory authorities and trade groups.
  • Analyze and interpret legal and regulatory changes and identify the compliance requirements.
  • Take the lead role in communicating, implementing, and directing changes required by regulatory and insurance industry authorities, and later auditing processes to determine proper compliance.
  • Verify that all regulatory changes have been documented, implemented, and communicated to relevant internal and external parties.
  • Research and respond to regulatory and legislative questions from business units.
  • Maintain relationships with compliance teams within our insurance and reinsurance partners including third party administrators.
  • Work closely with Legal for interpretation of the laws and regulation and risk assessment.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the legal or compliance department of a regulated entity or law firm representing regulated entities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively and succinctly.
  • Ability to conduct regulatory and statutory research as required.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of life insurance products and operations preferred.

Required Education / Certifications

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Legal

Studies, or related field

Pay/Location

Norwalk, CT

Hybrid Structure

Minimal to no travel required

The role is

  • nonexempt and eligible for paid overtime. The annualized salary/hourly rate
  • range for this position in Connecticut is between 70,000-90,000. Please note
  • that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related
  • factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials,
  • skills, education, training, and experience.
  • Base salary is just one component of Wilton Re’s total compensation
  • package for employees. Additional compensation includes annual
  • performance-based bonus, 401K with employer contribution, and profit-sharing
  • program. Employee may also be eligible for long-term incentives (equity). All
  • incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

What We Offer

Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days

401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only

Profit Sharing Program

  • Competitive parental leave
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
  • Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees taking exams

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Current hybrid working environment

Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join

Wilton Re

  • strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed
  • to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates
  • feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is
  • reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to
  • remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current
  • associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is
  • available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the
  • application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant
  • about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.

To All

  • Recruitment Agencies: Please do not send any resumes or
  • solicitations regarding open positions to Wilton Re employees unless you have
  • been requested to work on this position or other positions with Wilton Re;
  • please reach out to your main point of contact. Wilton Re is not responsible
  • for any fees related to unsolicited resume

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