Sr Associate Regulatory

Protective; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Protective is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst within the Regulatory Affairs and Market Conduct team to manage regulatory inquiries and examinations of Protective Life Insurance Company (PLICO) and affiliates. You will liaise with regulators, compile detailed responses, and collaborate with counsel to draft regulatory responses.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, writing, and the ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects while supporting the company’s corporate compliance program.

Qualifications

• College degree (J.D. or paralegal degree preferred).
• 5 years of experience with regulatory examinations in an insurance company and/or broader financial industry experience.
• Experience with life insurance and annuity products is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Autonomous and self-driven but able to partner with others in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime occasionally, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage regulatory inquiries of Protective Life Insurance Company (PLICO) and affiliated insurance companies.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies for information pertaining to insurance and/or securities activities and/or representatives.
• Coordinate regulatory filings with designated regulators in a timely manner.
• Identify potential areas of risk based on Market Conduct findings and address with business partners.
• Interact with industry peers and regulators to share information on regulatory issues.
• Maintain regulatory report updates to keep management informed of examinations and inquiries.
• Support development and maintenance of the company’s corporate compliance program (policy development, privacy, AML, code of conduct).

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. or paralegal degree preferred

Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

Wehelp protect our customers against life’s uncertainties.Regardless ofwhere you work within thecompany, you’ll behelping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Senior Compliance Analyst of the Regulatory Affairs and Market Conduct team works with state regulators and other external parties to manage inquiries and examinations of Protective Life Insurance Company (“PLICO”) and its insurance affiliates. This position will work across the organization to obtain information and respond to regulatory inquiries. In addition, develop timely and accurate responses to inquiries/examination questions by researching applicable rules, regulations, and laws. The Senior Compliance Analyst will act as a liaison between regulators and internal business partners. The position clarifies requests from regulators and reviews information provided by business partners to ensure it is responsive and effectively advocates the company’s position. The position works closely with the division compliance teams to gather information and review relevant regulatory requirements. In addition, it collaborates with counsel to assist in the review and drafting of regulatory responses.

Success in this role requires analytical and organizational skills, efficiency, motivation, communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently handle multiple projects in time‑sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage regulatory inquiries of PLICO and affiliated insurance companies. Responsible to work directly with all necessary parties at the company to collect responses/information, research applicable laws and regulations, and formulate responses to examination inquiries.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies for information pertaining to insurance and/or securities activities and/or representatives.
• Partner with the business and divisional compliance units when required regulatory filings must be submitted to designated regulators and coordinate filings in a timely manner.
• Identify potential areas of risk based on Market Conduct findings; work with the Compliance Testing Group and divisional compliance team to address with business partners.
• Interact with industry peers and regulators to share and gather information related to emerging regulatory issues likely to be the subject of inquiries and/or examinations or that may otherwise impact the company.
• Maintain the information to be included in regulatory report updates to keep management abreast of regulatory examinations/inquiries, trends, and emerging issues.
• Support other compliance department leaders in the development and maintenance of the company’s corporate compliance program. Such areas may include but are not limited to policy development, privacy, AML, and code of conduct.

Experience

• College degree (J.D. or paralegal degree preferred).
• 5 years of experience with regulatory examinations in an insurance company and/or broader financial industry experience.
• Experience with life insurance and annuity products is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with diverse styles and cultures.
• Strong computer research skills and investigative skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and areas of the organization.
• Autonomous and self‑driven but able to partner with others in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to handle pressure and prioritize multiple competing projects.
• Must be willing to work overtime occasionally, as needed.

$90,000 - $110,000 a year

Protective’s targeted compensation for this position is $90k-$110k. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and company performance.

Employee Benefits

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, short‑term disability, and a cultural observance day. The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

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