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Galecki Search Associates · 2 hours ago

Director, Compliance Operations

Galecki Search Associates is seeking a hands-on Compliance Operations leader for a growing insurance organization. The role involves leading compliance initiatives, managing audits and due diligence, and translating regulatory requirements into scalable programs while partnering with various departments.

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Responsibilities

Lead multiple, concurrent compliance initiatives across Compliance, Security, Privacy, and Operations
Own audit readiness and due diligence end-to-end, including external requests from regulators, carriers, and partners
Build and manage procurement and vendor compliance workflows, including intake, risk review, and contract coordination
Support contract review and redlining in partnership with Legal and outside counsel
Evaluate, implement, and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
Establish and maintain a regulatory monitoring program, translating requirements into clear internal guidance
Maintain the compliance policy and SOP repository, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
Partner with leadership on special projects and emerging programs (e.g., AI governance, change management)
Potentially lead and develop compliance team members as the function scales

Qualification

Compliance operationsAudit experienceRegulatory complianceContract reviewProject managementCross-functional executionLegal knowledgeRisk managementRegulatory monitoringTeam leadership

Required

5+ years of compliance experience working in insurance or another highly regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, fintech, payments, etc.)
Direct experience owning compliance operations, not just advising
Experience with audits, regulatory exams, or due diligence
Comfort reviewing and coordinating contracts, procurement, and third-party risk
Strong project management and cross-functional execution skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
JD

Preferred

Active bar license is a plus

Company

Galecki Search Associates

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Galecki Search Associates is a boutique search firm focused on the Property & Casualty Insurance and Insuretech / Insurtech space.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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