Compliance Specialist

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Specialist. In this role, you'll help develop and administer an effective regulatory compliance program that ensures adherence to state regulatory and statutory requirements. You'll research and resolve compliance issues, communicate with regulators, and support the organization's commitment to maintaining a strong culture of compliance while partnering with internal teams to identify risks, implement solutions, and promote regulatory best practices. Job Responsibilities Participates in the administration and oversight of compliance programs for all jurisdictions and product lines written by CopperPoint Works with the CCO, VP Compliance, Legal Compliance team and Compliance Oversight Committee to assist CopperPoint departments to develop and implement compliance programs that include: identification of applicable regulatory requirements, creating control plans to ensure compliance, monitoring for changes to compliance requirements, identifying areas of non-compliance and implementing and tracking actions to restore compliance Assists in coordinating and administering licenses held by the CopperPoint group and in making required filings to maintain those licenses with state insurance departments, secretaries of state, corporation commissions, etc. Coordinates and maintains log of responses to regulatory matters and/or inquiries from regulators Works with attorneys and Compliance team to research, document, communicate and track compliance-related legal and regulatory changes and information arising from bulletins and other information issued by regulatory and non-regulatory authorities (including APCIA, NAMIC, NAIC, NCCI, ISO and AAIS) affecting lines of business written by CopperPoint and follows up to ensure implementation of necessary changes Assists in reviewing new and revised insurance products, policies and other required forms to ensure compliance with state regulatory and statutory requirements and in making required filings Assists in coordinating regulatory examinations and audits (i.e. financial exams, market conduct exams) and responses to data calls and surveys Manages regulatory/compliance software as needed Perform other compliance, legal and administrative tasks Supports the Compliance Committee, ad-hoc and special projects Helps to develop, implement and continually improve processes and procedures Prepares reports and metrics for the compliance team, as needed Agency appointments made consistent with industry standards Qualifications/Competencies Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 1-year previous experience in corporate compliance, legal, risk management, insurance compliance or internal audit environment preferred. Corporate regulatory compliance experience is a strong plus. Research skills to perform legal and compliance research using online insurance and legal resources Organizational skills to effectively and efficiently work with large volumes of documents and data Ability to analyze complex compliance issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend creative solutions Strong analytical skills with the ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks Advanced skill in Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word, including redlining/tracked changes to contracts during negotiations. Proficient with collaboration software including Teams and SharePoint. Self-driven with a desire to independently expand knowledge on relevant legal, compliance and business topics Strong initiative and problem-solving skills Detail oriented Research and analytical skills Willingness to research unfamiliar areas and gain expertise Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information Strong work ethic with ability to work independently Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Plan). Employees will accrue 0.0769 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 20 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually Compensation may vary dependent on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. In addition to base salary, compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr