Compliance Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Compliance Director to oversee direct-to-consumer annuity compliance in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment. You will partner with product, marketing, and business stakeholders to ensure initiatives and customer journeys meet laws and standards.

You will build practical review processes, strengthen training, and help shape an enterprise program that supports growth while managing regulatory risk.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compliance experience in life and annuity, preferably in direct-to-consumer or digital distribution.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of fixed and fixed index annuities, relevant insurance laws, and advertising standards.
• Proven track record in strategic compliance guidance for product development and sales models.
• Extensive experience in reviewing marketing and advertising for regulatory compliance across channels.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across teams to balance compliance with business goals.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and oversight of a compliance framework for direct-to-consumer annuities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure marketing and customer journeys meet regulatory standards.
• Act as the compliance expert for new product initiatives and regulatory guidance.
• Develop efficient review workflows and self-service tools for business partners.
• Manage regulatory changes by tracking laws and guiding timely enhancements.
• Create and deliver compliance training across teams.
• Contribute to the enterprise-wide compliance program with insights and best practices.

Skills

7+ years compliance

Life & annuity

Direct-to-consumer experience

Advertising standards

Regulatory guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Compliance Director to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will oversee compliance for direct-to-consumer annuity products and related customer experiences in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment. You will partner closely with product, marketing, and business stakeholders to ensure new initiatives, advertising, and customer journeys align with applicable laws and standards. The position also calls for building practical review processes, strengthening training, and helping shape an enterprise compliance program that supports growth while managing regulatory risk.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $135,000 – $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and oversight of a compliance framework for direct-to-consumer annuities.


• Collaborate with teams to ensure marketing and customer journeys meet regulatory standards.


• Act as the compliance expert for new product initiatives, guiding stakeholders on regulatory aspects.


• Develop efficient review workflows and self-service tools for business partners.


• Manage regulatory changes by tracking laws and guiding timely enhancements.


• Create and deliver compliance training across teams.


• Contribute to the enterprise-wide compliance program, sharing insights and best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compliance experience in life and annuity, preferably in direct-to-consumer or digital distribution.


• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.


• In‑depth knowledge of fixed and fixed index annuities, relevant insurance laws, and advertising standards.


• Proven track record in strategic compliance guidance for product development and sales models.


• Extensive experience in reviewing marketing and advertising for regulatory compliance across various channels.


• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across multiple teams to balance compliance with business goals.


• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and families.


• Access to Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability benefits.


• Immediate access to the Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives for all employees.


• 401K plan participation with company matching contributions.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.