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
Job description provided by Wilton Re.
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