Compliance Consultant

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Consultant oversees Affinity Solutions' business compliance functions and helps strengthen compliance capabilities as the business expands into new products, markets, and partnerships. The role provides leadership and oversight of core compliance activities, including regulatory responses, third-party administrator (TPA) oversight, client due diligence, complaint trends, 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 leads regulatory response strategy and coordination for market conduct examinations, state regulatory inquiries, surveys, and related matters. It also oversees and strengthens TPA compliance programs; monitors legislative and regulatory developments; supports growing markets and products, including Property & Casualty and Specialty Lines; and advises Affinity leadership on emerging risks and complex compliance matters. The consultant leads compliance involvement in initiatives such as artificial intelligence, data governance, and technology transformation, and strengthens compliance processes, documentation, reporting, knowledge sharing, and business continuity. Securian uses a hybrid work model. Associates living within a 90-minute commute of its St. Paul, Minnesota Home Office work from the office at least three days per week.

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.
• 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 the ability to exercise independent judgment when established guidance or precedent is limited.
• 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, including 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, overseeing regulatory inquiries, TPA compliance, client due diligence, complaint trends, and other core compliance activities.
• Perform essential responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity and consistent execution across the team.
• Lead regulatory response strategy and coordination for market conduct examinations, state regulatory inquiries, surveys, and related matters.
• Research complex requirements, develop response recommendations, and collaborate with Law, Corporate Compliance, internal teams, and external partners to deliver timely, accurate resolutions.
• Oversee and strengthen TPA compliance programs, including audit planning, findings evaluation, 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's 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.
• Provide regulatory guidance for product development, market expansion, and evolving business models.
• Advise Affinity leadership on emerging risks and complex compliance matters, 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.
• Partner with Law, Corporate Compliance, Internal Audit, and business teams to identify regulatory considerations, strengthen controls, and support responsible implementation.
• Strengthen compliance processes and business continuity through consistent oversight practices, documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with the P2 Senior Analyst to ensure recurring compliance activities are executed effectively and complex matters are escalated appropriately.

Benefits

• 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 5% target.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible associates and family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid volunteer time and a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program.
• Associate Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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