Director, Compliance Operations

Coterie

168d•$115,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

If you are a high-energy, intrinsically motivated compliance and people leader who thrives in autonomy and ambiguity, and you enjoy turning varied, cross-functional work into clear programs and systems, and can tactfully drive accountability and buy-in across Legal, Security, Privacy, Ops, and Product, we want you! If you're the type of person who can run multiple initiatives at once, own audit and due diligence end-to-end, and build scalable programs like procurement, contract management, and regulatory monitoring, while bringing rigor, follow-through, and strong judgment in a fast-moving insurance environment, then come join our team!

Requirements

5 years’ Compliance experience within the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of insurance-related laws, regulations and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active licensure in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multiple, concurrent initiatives across Compliance, Security, Privacy, and Operations, working cross-functionally to define requirements, develop project plans, track milestones, and ensure accountability.
Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive audit and due diligence program, managing external requests from carriers, regulators, and other third parties. Serve as the primary owner for Compliance and Legal inquiries, including policy development, documentation, and stakeholder walkthroughs.
In partnership with Operations leadership, build and manage Coterie’s Procurement Program, encompassing vendor intake, cross-functional risk and compliance reviews, contract negotiation support, and vendor onboarding.
Manage relationships with external counsel, providing oversight and coordination on matters related to new product development, contractual review, and regulatory interpretation.
Evaluate, select, implement and maintain a Contract Management System to improve contract visibility, lifecycle management, and compliance oversight.
Collaborate with the VP of Compliance and Operations and the Chief Information Security Officer to establish and maintain a proactive regulatory monitoring program, including identifying authoritative sources, tracking legislative and regulatory developments, assessing impact, and delivering clear, actionable reporting to business and compliance stakeholders.
Maintain and govern the Compliance policy and standard operating procedure (SOP) repository, ensuring documentation remains current, accessible, and aligned with regulatory expectations and business practices.
Partner with functional leaders across the organization to enhance and mature enterprise programs, including those related to artificial intelligence governance, change management, and peer review.
This role includes the potential to lead and manage the Compliance team, depending on business needs and candidate experience
Support special projects and strategic initiatives that advance organizational objectives and strengthen Coterie’s compliance and operational maturity.

Benefits

100% remote
Health insurance through Aetna (we pay 100% of premiums)
Dental and vision insurance through Guardian (we pay 100% of premiums)
Basic life insurance (we pay 100% of premiums)
Access to flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) (for those using HSA eligible plans)
401K plan (up 4% match with immediate vest). Must be 21 years of age or older to participate
Flexible PTO policy offering up to 3 weeks of time off to support onboarding and integration during the first twelve months of employment. After the first year of employment and effective as of the anniversary date, eligibility transitions to up to 4 to 5 weeks of time off annually to recharge and sustain long-term success.
12 company-paid holidays each year
Continuing education annual stipend
Annual salary estimated between $115,000-$155,000 based on national data. Candidates who meet all the minimum requirements and possess additional relevant experience, as outlined in the job description, may be considered for a salary above the midpoint of the above range. Salary is based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc.