Compliance Analyst

Pacific Guardian Life; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Profit sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Pacific Guardian Life in Hawai‘i seeks a Compliance Analyst to support the company’s compliance program, monitoring adherence to insurance regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. The role involves assisting with regulatory examinations, audits, testing, and employee training, collaborating with legal and risk teams to ensure lawful operations.

Ideal candidates hold a JD or relevant bachelor’s degree and have 2–5 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or related fields,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of compliance, risk management, audit, legal, insurance operations, or regulatory experience.
• Experience in the insurance industry, particularly life insurance, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with applicable state and federal insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Track regulatory changes and industry developments impacting life insurance operations.
• Assist in evaluating new laws and regulations and communicate requirements to affected business areas.
• Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory reporting schedules.
• Conduct compliance reviews, testing, and monitoring activities to assess adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and track remediation efforts.
• Prepare compliance reports for management, committees, and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

JD or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Join Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), a trusted Hawai‘i company since 1961 and recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work. At PGL, we help individuals and businesses secure their futures through life insurance and employee benefit solutions while fostering a workplace built on collaboration, learning, and long-term career growth.

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the Company's compliance program by monitoring adherence to insurance regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. This role assists in identifying, assessing, and mitigating regulatory and compliance risks while supporting regulatory examinations, audits, compliance testing, monitoring activities, and employee training initiatives. The Compliance Analyst works closely with business units, legal counsel, and risk management to help ensure the Company operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor compliance with applicable state and federal insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Track regulatory changes and industry developments impacting life insurance operations.
• Assist in evaluating new laws and regulations and communicate requirements to affected business areas.
• Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory reporting schedules.
• Conduct compliance reviews, testing, and monitoring activities to assess adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Analyze processes and controls to identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and track remediation efforts.
• Assist in developing compliance metrics, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review business practices for consistency with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Monitor compliance with consumer protection, market conduct, and sales practices requirements.
• Assist with complaint management and trend analysis.
• Support AML, OFAC, and fraud prevention compliance activities.
• Coordinate compliance training programs and track employee participation.
• Prepare compliance reports for management, committees, and regulatory purposes.
• Assist with risk assessments and compliance program evaluations.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Insurance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of compliance, risk management, audit, legal, insurance operations, or regulatory experience.
• Experience in the insurance industry, particularly life insurance, preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance regulations and compliance frameworks is desirable.

Why Join Pacific Guardian Life

• Work for a well-established and respected local company
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Contribute to a company focused on protecting Hawai‘i’s families and businesses

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial wellness of our team members. Our benefits include health and dental insurance, group life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, as well as profit sharing and a 401(k) retirement plan. We’re committed to providing a supportive work environment that values both your personal and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pacific Guardian Life

Attn: Human Resources

1440 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1700

Fax: [phone]

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

No relocation assistance provided.

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