Enterprise Compliance Director

Hippo Insurance•Austin, TX

2d•$159,000 - $261,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Hippo is seeking an Enterprise Compliance Director to lead and mature its enterprise-wide compliance program. This role involves developing the compliance framework, policies, procedures, and controls infrastructure. The Director will define and implement a risk-based monitoring and testing program to identify and correct non-compliance, establish governance structures, and manage a compliance calendar. Key responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert on insurance regulatory compliance, partnering on data calls and market conduct obligations, and supporting regulatory examinations. The role also involves identifying and remediating compliance gaps, assessing risk exposure, and collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, provide guidance on compliance implications of new initiatives, and prepare Board and Audit Committee materials. Additionally, the role includes designing and overseeing a company-wide compliance training program to foster a culture of compliance and updating the Code of Conduct. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director will oversee compliance-related vendor relationships and maintain documentation for examination readiness.

Requirements

10+ years of compliance experience in the insurance industry, with significant P&C and/or specialty lines exposure
5+ years of experience leading and managing compliance teams or functions
Deep working knowledge of state insurance regulatory frameworks, DOI examination processes, and multi-state compliance obligations for carriers
Demonstrated experience building or substantially scaling a compliance program, including policy development, monitoring infrastructure, and team development
Proven ability to partner effectively with Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders
Experience managing regulatory examinations and maintaining productive relationships with state regulators
Strong executive communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex compliance topics for non-legal audiences including senior leadership
Bachelor’s degree required
J.D., compliance certification (CCEP, CCEP-I, AICP, or equivalent), or advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience at or supporting a publicly traded company is a strong plus; familiarity with SEC compliance expectations and public company governance obligations preferred
Experience in insurtech, MGA platforms, or program business environments is a plus

Nice To Haves

J.D., compliance certification (CCEP, CCEP-I, AICP, or equivalent), or advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience at or supporting a publicly traded company is a strong plus; familiarity with SEC compliance expectations and public company governance obligations preferred
Experience in insurtech, MGA platforms, or program business environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Own, develop, and continuously mature Hippo’s enterprise-wide compliance program, including the compliance framework, policies, procedures, and controls infrastructure
Define and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring and testing program to proactively identify, detect, and correct non-compliance across business units
Establish compliance governance structures, including compliance committee charter, reporting cadences, and escalation protocols
Design and maintain a compliance calendar tracking regulatory deadlines, filing obligations, exam cycles, and internal compliance milestones
Serve as the subject matter expert on insurance regulatory compliance obligations across all states and lines of business, maintaining current and comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulatory developments and their operational impact on Hippo
Define and implement a risk-based insurance regulatory compliance monitoring and testing program to proactively identify, detect, and correct non-compliance across all states, lines of business, and operational functions
Ensure regulatory changes are meaningfully embedded into onboarding and program audit functions through active partnership with those teams, so that compliance obligations are current, tested, and operationally reflected at every stage
Partner with the Director of Regulatory Compliance on data calls, market conduct obligations, and state-specific insurance requirements, ensuring insurance regulatory expertise is integrated into enterprise compliance priorities and program execution
Support the management of regulatory examinations, including market conduct exams, financial exams, and DOI inquiries — coordinating across Legal, Finance, Underwriting, and Operations, and ensuring examination findings are captured and tracked within the compliance monitoring and testing
Partner with operational leaders and business stakeholders across the organization to identify compliance gaps, assess risk exposure, and develop actionable remediation plans
Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Risk Management function to align compliance risk assessments with the company’s broader risk framework and appetite
Oversee the lifecycle of compliance issues—from identification through remediation—ensuring root causes are addressed and recurrence is prevented
Conduct and oversee periodic compliance risk assessments across business lines, tracking results and reporting findings to senior leadership and the General Counsel
Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to senior leadership, business unit heads, and cross-functional partners including Finance, Underwriting, Product, Technology, and Operations
Provide guidance on the compliance implications of new products, business initiatives, distribution arrangements, and technology deployments
Proactively identify compliance considerations in connection with business growth and expansion, including new state entries, new lines of business, and program partner onboarding
Prepare Board and Audit Committee materials on compliance program status, emerging risks, and regulatory developments
Design and oversee a company-wide compliance training program, ensuring employees at all levels understand their regulatory obligations and Hippo’s compliance standards
Promote a culture of compliance across the organization through communication, education, and consistent leadership modeling of ethical business conduct
Update Code of Conduct and develop employee-facing compliance guidance in partnership with Legal and HR
Prepare and deliver regular compliance reporting to the General Counsels and executive leadership team, including program dashboards, issue tracking, and emerging risk summaries
Oversee the management of compliance-related vendor relationships, including outside counsel, regulatory consultants, and compliance technology platforms
Maintain documentation standards for compliance programs, regulatory correspondence, and internal audit trails to support examination readiness at all times