Senior Director - Compliance Consulting

Senior Director - Compliance Consulting

• 202602068

• Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• Los Angeles, California, United States
• Denver, Colorado, United States
• Seattle, Washington, United States
• San Francisco, California, United States
• Dallas, Texas, United States
• Houston, Texas, United States

• Full time

Description

The Role

As a Compliance Consultant – Senior Director, you will lead complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to large, sophisticated employers. You will provide strategic interpretation of federal and state regulations and translate evolving compliance requirements into practical, client-ready solutions. This role partners closely with Client Service Teams and other Communities of Expertise to embed compliance into broader benefit strategies and support the continued evolution of WTW’s compliance consulting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead consultant and trusted advisor on complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements

• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, MHPAEA, HIPAA, IRC, ERISA, transparency) to client programs

• Anticipate emerging compliance risks and proactively advise clients on mitigation strategies

• Lead highly visible client engagements and major compliance workstreams

• Guide project teams, Client Service Teams (CST), and Global Delivery Centers (GDCs) on compliance deliverables

• Conduct final excellence and compliance reviews on complex client deliverables

• Partner with Pharmacy, Clinical, Financial, Actuarial & Analytics, and other cross-functional teams on integrated solutions

• Contribute to the development of compliance intellectual capital, methodologies, tools, and market-facing insights

• Support business development efforts by shaping compliance solutions for new and existing clients

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior compliance colleagues

Qualifications

Requirements

• Significant experience in Health & Benefits compliance consulting or related advisory roles

• Deep knowledge of U.S. health and welfare regulatory requirements and regulatory interpretation

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, judgment-based client engagements

• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating across functions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly

• Track record of mentoring and developing junior consultants

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred

• Ability to travel as needed

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation 

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $120,000.00-$210,000.00 USD annually.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. 

Company Benefits 

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If the position allows for flexible working: 

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

EOE, including disability/vets