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Company Name:  Modern Woodmen of America, Inc.

Job Title: Compliance Associate

Job Summary:  Modern Woodmen of America is looking for a detail oriented and analytical individual to support our Compliance Manager in ensuring that the organization adheres to all regulatory requirements and internal policies and carries out appropriate risk management. The Compliance Associate position is designed as a deputy role, providing the necessary training and experience for the Compliance Associate.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Compliance Manager with the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of Modern Woodmen’s compliance programs and initiatives.
• Support the creation of internal policies and procedures to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Work cross-functionally to assist in development and implementation of compliance strategies that align with Modern Woodmen’s business strategy and goals.
• Aid in the investigation, resolution, and reporting of compliance issues, including privacy, fraud, and suspicious activity matters, and complaints, including escalated member and field representative concerns.
• Manage the workflow and communication with state insurance department examiners during market conduct and regulatory compliance exams.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and reports.
• Monitor advertising and social media review for home office and field created materials and posts.
• Closely contribute to the development of compliance-related communications and training materials.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Participate in project teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the life insurance or financial services industry preferred. Similar experience in an advisory, compliance, or legal services role or related field will be considered.
• Professional compliance certifications preferred (e.g., LOMA Fellowship, AIRC designation, FINRA SIE, Series 6 & 26), or must be obtained within 3 years. Additional relevant certifications may be expected based on needs of the business.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance best practices and their importance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory prose as well as general business protocols.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

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Company Name:  Homesteaders Life Company

Company Location(s): West Des Moines, IA

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer & Assistant General Counsel

Job Description:As Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel you will analyze the manner in which applicable laws and regulations will be incorporated into Homesteaders Life Company’s business operations. You will be responsible for corporate compliance programs, and identifying, monitoring and coordinating company responses to proposed and enacted regulations/legislations. You will assist the EVP General Counsel with corporate legal matters including research, litigation work, corporate records and contracts. This role will act as Homesteaders Life Company’s AML officer and the head of the SIU, as well as the Chief Privacy Officer. Additionally, this role with work with the CISO in Cybersecurity compliance and ERM matters.

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and monitor key state and federal legislation impacting the company and its operating departments and prepare written responses as necessary
• Identify, monitor and assist in coordinating the actions taken by regulatory agencies, attorneys, association representatives and lobbyists engaged to represent our interests, and coordinate these actions with other preneed insurers and industry efforts.
• Responsible for the compliance activities of the company’s operating departments, including research, and advice regarding compliance matters and maintains related research and documentation.
• Prepares written testimony and position papers for submission to legislative bodies, state insurance departments, and other regulatory agencies.
• Point person for compliance functions in government relations with other companies, other company personnel and departmental personnel.
• Performs primary research on compliance and state regulatory issues. Maintains and updates appropriate data bases impacted by changes.
• Heads up the Company’s fraud investigation and reporting unit, including the monitoring of regulatory changes and meeting reporting requirements. Prepares the response to all legal inquiries regarding fraud claims, reviews of possible fraud claims, false death claims and investigation of possible problems with agent defalcations.
• Prepares briefs, on issues researched, to various entities for the purpose of making subsequent decisions.
• Assists in the drafting of agreements and other legal documents for all departments within the company including marketing agreements, agent contracts and commission schedules.

Requirements:

• Education: Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and have successfully passed the Iowa Bar Exam.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in in-house legal/compliance, preferably with insurance company.  Possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret complex and potentially conflicting data from a variety of sources. Government relations experience preferred.
• Communication skills: Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to write in a clear and consistent manner.
• Computer skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. Perform legal and compliance research on the web.
• This position is a home office position.

Pay and Benefits Summary:

• An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
• 401(k) with company match with discretionary annual profit sharing contribution
• Short term incentive plan for officers
• Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability

About Homesteaders: 

Homesteaders Life Company is part of a mutual holding company system and is owned by its policy holders. We are a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.

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Company Name:  Everly Life

Company Location(s): Remote

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer & Assistant General Counsel

Job Description:  We’re looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that is in the early stages of building a collaborative, proactive and technology-forward Legal & Compliance department that delivers exceptional value to a new and disruptive player in the life insurance industry.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a compliance-related or audit-related field
• Prior life insurance experience strongly desired
• Exceptional communication and relationship building capabilities
• Efficiently and effectively manages a variety of assignments and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

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Company Name:  Aspida Life Insurance Company

Company Location(s):  Durham, NC

Job Title: Compliance Analyst

Job Description:  Aspida is seeking a skilled, self-motivated, and independent compliance professional for the role of Compliance Analyst. The Compliance Analyst is an individual contributor position that will take the lead as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during conversations with internal business partners regarding various compliance issues.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Risk Management or Insurance; or equivalent combination of education, training & experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in a Compliance function in financial service or insurance, prior leadership experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations for fixed and variable annuity products.

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