Life & Annuity Compliance Strategy Lead

National Life Group; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 179,000; Full time

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Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX seeks a senior compliance leader to drive enterprise compliance strategy and lead teams across locations. You will partner with the Chief Compliance Officer for Life & Annuity to implement strategic initiatives and oversee functions such as regulatory oversight, business advisory, investigations, and customer protection.

You will influence business units, design training, and guide policy development while growing your own compliance expertise in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive and relevant work experience, including both extensive compliance and fixed life and annuity industry experience.
• Ability to think and execute at both a strategic and operational level.
• Ability to independently research, interpret, and communicate complex regulatory subject matters to various audiences.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism and the ability to interact with individuals and leaders at all levels of the Company, the Field, and with the public on sensitive and complex matters.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to recommend thoughtful and creative solutions reconciling diverse viewpoints and applying deep knowledge of organizational goals to increase efficiencies and reliability that optimize the customer experience.
• Project leadership experience, including proven experience successfully planning and executing a project from start to finish.
• Exemplify the NLG values and Servant Leadership Tenets by contributing new ideas and initiatives that align with these principles and influences others to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead assigned teams across multiple locations to design and implement new compliance processes that meet the changing regulatory landscape in a growth-oriented business.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with senior leaders and key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, and customers to foster a strong compliance culture.
• Provide compliance direction and communicate positions/decisions, exercising sound, independent judgement, grounded in best practice.
• Establish and sustain a strong, professional, and focused team who are engaged in collaboration with key internal and external business partners.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to direct reports to ensure success and accountability.
• Contribute to Compliance strategic planning, with implementation responsibility for short to mid-term (1-3 years) functional strategy initiatives that align with Company goals.
• Serve as a solutions-oriented, risk-based resource on Company projects and initiatives, contributing to company-wide policy development.
• Advise and consult with business units, including Operations and Distribution, regarding regulatory developments and requirements.
• Prepare and deliver training and awareness sessions to producers and home office associates as needed.
• Recommend best practices to business partners and advise on the regulatory/risk implications of business decisions.
• Participate in Compliance forums with industry peers.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory knowledge

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX seeks a senior compliance leader to drive enterprise compliance strategy and lead teams across locations. You will partner with the Chief Compliance Officer for Life & Annuity to implement strategic initiatives and oversee functions such as regulatory oversight, business advisory, investigations, and customer protection.

You will influence business units, design training, and guide policy development while growing your own compliance expertise in a