Director of Regulatory Compliance (Hybrid)

Securian-Financial-4; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan and 401(k)

Health insurance

Volunteer time off

Flexible leave programs

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking a Director of Regulatory Compliance to lead and evolve the enterprise compliance program. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this role shapes how compliance partners with business lines, identifies risks, and enables responsible growth.

The position requires extensive insurance industry expertise, strong leadership, and a proactive, data-driven approach to risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in compliance, risk, legal or regulatory functions.
• Significant experience within the insurance industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience leading leaders and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and partnering across multiple business areas.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with credibility across partners and compliance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise regulatory compliance program and a ~20-person team, including sub-team leaders.
• Provide oversight of regulatory compliance activities across life insurance, annuity, securities, complaints, and related monitoring.
• Partner with business lines and operations to identify regulatory risks and develop practical mitigation.
• Evolve operating model; clarify responsibilities, accountabilities and ways of working.
• Advance proactive risk identification, monitoring, and escalation with data-driven insights.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for informed decisions.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and emerging risks; respond proactively.
• Develop future leaders and organizational capabilities for long-term success.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Insurance compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Compliance Dir.*Position OverviewSecurian Financial is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Regulatory Compliance to lead and continue the evolution of our enterprise regulatory compliance program. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this leader will have an opportunity to shape how regulatory compliance partners with our business lines, identifies emerging risks, and enables responsible growth across the organization.This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who brings deep insurance and regulatory expertise along with the ability to lead transformation. You’ll build upon a strong foundation and established teams while advancing a more proactive, integrated and data-driven approach to compliance risk management.What you will do:Lead Securian’s enterprise regulatory compliance program and a team of approximately 20 associates, including leaders responsible for compliance sub-teams.Provide oversight across a broad range of regulatory compliance activities, including life insurance and annuity product administration, securities-related activities, complaint handling and tracking, suitability and replacements, unclaimed property, and related monitoring and oversight.Partner across Securian’s business lines and Operations teams to understand business priorities, identify regulatory risks and develop practical approaches to managing those risks.Evaluate and evolve the Regulatory Compliance operating model, creating clarity around team responsibilities, accountabilities and ways of working.Strengthen proactive compliance risk identification, assessment, monitoring, quantification, reporting and escalation.Oversee the develop and enhancement of policies, training, tools and monitoring practices that support effective regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.Translate complex regulatory requirements and compliance risks into practical business guidance that enables informed decision-making.Anticipate regulatory developments and emerging risks and help the organization respond proactively.Develop future compliance leaders and build organizational capabilities that position the function for long-term success.What success looks like:In this role, you will help move Regulatory Compliance toward an increasingly proactive and integrated model—one where responsibilities are clear, compliance teams work effectively together, and business partners view Compliance as both a trusted advisor and an effective independent risk management function. Over time, you will advance the use of consistent and increasingly automated monitoring of key compliance risks and strengthen the policies and programs needed to respond to regulatory change, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.What we are looking for:We’re looking for an accomplished compliance leader who understands the complexity of operating within a highly regulated insurance environment and has successfully led meaningful change within a compliance organization.Required qualifications:15+ years of relevant experience in compliance, risk, legal or regulatory functions.Significant experience within the insurance industry.5+ years of leadership experience.Demonstrated experience leading leaders and developing high-performing teams.Experience influencing senior leaders and partnering across multiple business areas.Experience navigating complex regulatory requirements and providing practical, business-oriented compliance guidance.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility with both business partners and compliance professionals.Preferred qualifications:Experience leading significant compliance program enhancements or transformation within an insurance organization.Experience leading teams through organizational redesign or changes to a compliance operating model.Experience managing regulatory examinations and interactions with regulators.Broad familiarity with individual insurance, employer voluntary benefits, specialty lines insurance and securities-related activities.Juris Doctor (JD) degree.A successful leader in this role will bring credibility, curiosity and a practical mindset to the work. You will be comfortable challenging existing approaches when needed, creating clarity in complex environments and bringing people along through change. Most importantly, you will help build a Regulatory Compliance organization that enables Securian Financial to move with confidence—supporting the business in growing responsibly while effectively identifying and managing regulatory risk.#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.Preferred Skills:Compliance Analysis, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Programs, Data Management, External Communication, Internal Communications, Policy Development, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Interpretation, Risk Analysis, Risk AssessmentsThe estimated base pay range for this job is:$146,000.00 - $272,400.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:Paid time off:We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:Environmental Health & SustainabilityMental Wellness and DisabilityPride at Securian FinancialSecurian Young Professionals NetworkSecurian Multicultural NetworkSecurian Women and Allies NetworkServicemember Associate Resource GroupThis information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at [e-mail], by telephone [phone] (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.