Compliance Consultant

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

4d • $73,700 - $136,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Securian Financial is seeking a proactive, strategic, and collaborative Compliance Consultant to oversee Affinity Solutions' business compliance functions and strengthen compliance capabilities as the business expands into new products, markets, and partnerships. The role provides leadership and oversight of regulatory responses, third-party administrator (TPA) oversight, client due diligence, and emerging regulatory requirements. The consultant partners with Affinity business leaders, internal teams, Securian's Law and Corporate Compliance functions, and external partners to identify risks, resolve complex issues, and develop practical solutions.

The role also supports Affinity's growth in Property & Casualty, Specialty Lines, and other new business opportunities. It advises leadership on compliance risks and regulatory requirements while contributing to emerging initiatives involving artificial intelligence, data governance, and technology transformation. The position helps strengthen compliance processes, documentation, reporting, and continuity, working with the P2 Senior Analyst to ensure recurring activities are executed effectively and complex matters are escalated appropriately.

The position uses a hybrid work model. Associates living within a 90-minute commute of the Home Office in St. Paul, Minnesota work from the office three or more days each week. The estimated base pay range is $73,700 to $136,800; pay may vary based on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, and knowledge.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex compliance or regulatory matters, evaluating risk, and developing practical business recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices, with the ability to apply them across products, markets, and business operations.
• Proven ability to lead compliance initiatives, establish effective oversight practices, and improve policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes, audit findings, or emerging risks.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including independent judgment when established guidance or precedent is limited.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, and communicate effectively with business leaders, legal and compliance partners, and external organizations.
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with business growth objectives while maintaining sound judgment and appropriate risk management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize complex initiatives, anticipate potential issues, and deliver results in a changing business environment.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of relevant experience in business compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience with insurance law, consumer financial services law, financial institution regulation, or related regulatory environments.
• Experience overseeing third-party administrators, regulatory examinations, audits, or compliance remediation programs.
• Experience supporting new products, market expansion, or business transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Affinity Solutions markets, products, and distribution models.
• Collaboration.
• Consistent communication.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Investigative mindset.
• Relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Affinity's business compliance operations, including oversight of regulatory inquiries, TPA compliance, client due diligence, complaint trends, and other core compliance activities, while maintaining the ability to perform essential responsibilities for continuity.
• Lead strategy and coordination for market conduct examinations, state regulatory inquiries, surveys, and related regulatory matters; research requirements, recommend responses, and work with internal and external partners toward timely, accurate resolutions.
• Oversee and strengthen TPA compliance programs through audit planning, evaluation of findings, remediation oversight, regulatory-change implementation, and escalation of recurring concerns.
• Establish consistent expectations, processes, and accountability with third-party partners.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across Affinity products and markets, assess business impacts, recommend actions, and partner with stakeholders to implement changes.
• Expand compliance support for growing markets and products, including Property & Casualty, Specialty Lines, and new business opportunities; advise on regulatory requirements, product development, market expansion, and evolving business models.
• Serve as a strategic compliance advisor to Affinity leadership by identifying emerging risks, evaluating complex matters, and recommending practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations, client needs, and business objectives.
• Lead compliance involvement in initiatives involving artificial intelligence, data governance, and technology transformation, partnering with Law, Corporate Compliance, Internal Audit, and business teams to identify regulatory considerations and strengthen controls.
• Develop consistent oversight practices, documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing to strengthen compliance processes and business continuity.
• Partner with the P2 Senior Analyst to support execution of recurring compliance activities and appropriate escalation of complex matters.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off, with additional PTO based on length of service.
• Flexible leave programs, including parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Nine company-paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company contribution tied to company performance, up to 10% of eligible earnings, with a target of 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for associates and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid volunteer time and a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program.
• Associate Resource Groups for connection and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed