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Unum · 5 hours ago

Senior Compliance Consultant

Unum is a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits, committed to helping employees thrive throughout life’s moments. The Senior Compliance Consultant is responsible for leadership, governance, and oversight of compliance practices, focusing on managing compliance risks and ensuring timely completion of compliance certifications.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Manage critical relationships with assigned business functions and other key partners while maintaining the independence of second line defense
Identify and recommend appropriate measures and controls to manage and mitigate compliance risks at a level acceptable to the senior management of the company
Implement and execute effective testing, auditing, monitoring, tracking and reporting procedures to ensure the success of the program, as measured by regular assessments and metric-based analysis
Establish Compliance key performance indicators and tolerances for assigned operational areas
Support risk-based decision-making using data models, compliance risk controls, matrixes and predictive trend analysis
Support quarterly management and board reporting efforts
Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, requirements and industry best practices
Conduct complex compliance reviews to assess effectiveness of compliance controls
Perform critical analysis and prepare compliance assessment reports to the highest standards of clarity and substance
Assists with responsibility for responding to regulatory investigations/audits and sensitive compliance projects
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology partners by demonstrating an understanding of the partner’s business initiatives, mission, and goals, and operating in a complex and evolving risk landscape
May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Regulatory complianceRisk managementProject managementData analysisInsurance industry knowledgeAdvanced PC skillsCommunicationRelationship buildingProblem solvingNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience in compliance, audit or risk management
Significant operational or project management experience, 8-10 years, within the insurance industry
Minimum 5+ years regulatory experience and/or working in the legal environment
Strong communication and relationship, 'coalition and consensus', building skills required
Strong ability to synthesize vast amounts of complex data, and clearly and concisely articulate the relevant points
Strong/proven knowledge of business processes and structure within an insurance environment
Ability to articulate difficult ideas and concepts through concise verbal and written communication
Able to manage a diverse workload and multiple projects
Proven ability to research various areas and gather relevant information and positively impact project delivery with solution recommendations and implementation
8+ years demonstrated strength in project management, experience working on process improvement and ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities
Extensive experience for successful partnering with areas outside own department
Extensive ability to resolve issues/conflict and negotiate and facilitate with project groups with proven experience driving group to successful completion
Expert ability to perform analysis, resolve problems and develop appropriate recommendations for solutions
High standards of integrity and ethical judgment
Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
Strong project management skills are needed for this role

Benefits

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

Company

Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2025-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1986-11-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Curt Burghardt
Vice President People Delivery
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Mike Schubert
Vice President Of Technology
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