The Compliance Manager is a position that supports efforts to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance throughout the organization. In addition, the position provides support for the Product and Pricing & Exposure Management teams. This position assists with product compliance monitoring, data submission, filing, reporting, and other regulatory related activities. This position also assists with carrier compliance monitoring for the purposes of contract alignment for product distribution and management. The Manager of Corporate Compliance should have excellent communication skills, initiative, and a strong ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization. Demonstrate a comfort level in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities. The position requires a professional manner with above average organizational skills, attention to detail, and timeliness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the internal oversight of the product compliance department, modules, assignment and reporting.
• Review, monitor and track legal and regulatory requirements concerning Wright National Flood Insurance Services LLC’s products and business, as needed.
• Review, monitor and track carrier compliance requirements concerning Wright National Flood Insurance Services LLC’s management and distribution of products and services on behalf of its clients.
• Excess and Surplus Lines Licensing / Reporting
• Obtain / maintain / renew Excess and Surplus Lines licenses for both WNFIS (agency) and the DRLP.
• Continue to stay current on all Surplus Lines compliance matters, i.e. disclosure notices, required verbiage, diligent effort statements, stamping language, etc. with communication of same to Product Manager for implementation.
• Ensure all required regulatory reporting, tax remittance and stamping document submission / remittance is completed in compliance with prescribed deadlines.
• Notate the internal Compliance Calendar regarding completion of filings, so that the status is evident to anyone viewing the Calendar.
• Anti-Fraud Compliance
• Work with external vendor to review the current WNFIC Anti-Fraud Plan for accuracy and applicability, making revisions and updates as needed.
• Coordinate plan submission to various jurisdictions that require an annual submission of the plan.
• Support the compliance department’s documentation practices.
• Assist with submission of responses to governmental and administrative investigations and inquiries.
• Assist with filing preparation and submission.
• Assist in vendor & contract management / invoice processing
• Ensure that Company officers continue to provide vendor agreements that are housed in a central location
• Manage obtaining corporate approval for legal and contractual agreements, as necessary
• Review various invoices and determine appropriate cost center/product coding. Remit as indicated including all applicable documentation with copies retained for Company records.
• Various Requests/Projects
• Draft correspondence, assemble requested audit documents, help establish new bank accounts as necessary, etc.
• Assist with coordination of various projects, i.e. business tax, overpayment recovery, etc.
• Support general compliance activities and other responsibilities, including special projects, auditing, and ad-hoc reporting, as assigned.

Position Requirements, Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in regulatory and compliance activities (including legislative/regulatory tracking and compliance applicability determinations, correspondence with regulatory entities during the course of filings or complaints, etc.)
• 6+ years of Insurance Company experience, ideally in property and casualty lines.
• Experience working with insurance departments and a demonstrated ability to develop relationships within the industry and advocate of the Company’s behalf are considered a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other tools to support the management of policies, procedures and people.
• Knowledge of SERFF and filing protocols.
• Solid oral and written communication skills including experience with legal research and technical and business writing skills.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience.

Personal Attributes

• Better than average time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
• Able to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What We Offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.