About the position
Looking to join a growing company dedicated to helping others? We offer that, plus competitive salaries, a culture of learning, and a fast-paced environment. Join our team to help make a difference in the lives of others! The Continental General family of companies has provided insurance, including life and long-term care policies, to individuals and groups for over 30 years, and currently supports over 100,000 policyholders. Both our insurance company, Continental General Insurance Company, and our third-party administrator, Continental General Services, are committed to the continuous development of our infrastructure, processes, and people. The group is actively growing through expansion of both its insurance portfolio and its administrative services. With each opportunity, we take a collaborative approach to address challenges and provide unique solutions.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of organization's Compliance programs.
- Manages programs, policies, and practices to monitor and ensure compliance with the laws, regulations and rules of federal, state, and self-regulatory organizations.
- Assesses, prioritizes and manages identified risks.
- Refers more complex matters to more senior management.
- Coordinates and conducts investigations of non-compliance and/or potential violations of corporate policy, applicable laws and/or regulations.
- Recommends the appropriate response and/or actions.
- Recommends proactive measures that will reduce the risk of violations and/or non-compliance.
- Participates in documenting and communicating programs, policies and procedures.
- Provides appropriate training programs.
- Provides advice/counsel to management on Compliance matters.
- Ensures department's record keeping systems are updated and maintained appropriately.
- Acts as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures that effective business relationships with Managers/coworkers are developed and maintained.
- Participates in developing team objectives and in meeting performance targets.
- Monitors activities as necessary to ensure performance standards are met or exceeded.
- Requests or generates and analyzes management reports to track and assess unit performance, process flow, customer satisfaction and other business metrics.
- Develops and oversees internal controls to ensure accuracy, timeliness and quality of work.
- Makes recommendations to improve processes and procedures.
- Has responsibility for performance, development and coaching of staff (hiring, firing, performance management, pay increases, etc.).
- Provides training for new members to the team/unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent years of education and experience required.
- Field of Study: Business, Liberal Arts, or related discipline.
- Experience: 5 or more years of Compliance or insurance/securities related experience, including previous supervisory experience.
- Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of an Associate Insurance Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) designation.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Target Bonus Program
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) with a company match
- Comprehensive Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.
- Company-paid dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Work-Life Balance - 20+ days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
- Flexible Work Options & Perks - Hybrid and remote opportunities, wellness programs, and weekly paid lunch for onsite staff.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts - Includes a company match for HSAs.
