Senior Compliance Analyst

Goosehead Insurance•Westlake, OH

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Analyst is part of the Legal Compliance Leadership team in the Office of the General Counsel at a nationally recognized, publicly traded independent insurance agency specializing in personal lines. The role serves as a strategic business partner and embedded risk advisor, supporting enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance while advancing operational excellence. It bridges internal audit, IT/IS controls, accounting operations, regulatory requirements, and business strategy, and advises senior leadership and business partners on identifying and managing risk and improving operations. The position works within the multi-state regulatory framework for personal lines insurance, including state-specific obligations, insurance department examinations, regulatory readiness, and errors and omissions (E&O) risk management. The analyst moves among business consulting, investigation, policy and governance design, and data analysis responsibilities according to business needs. The role collaborates with Sales, Service, Operations, Learning and Development, Legal and the General Counsel’s office, Partnerships, Strategic Initiatives, Finance, and FP&A. It reports to Legal Compliance Leadership within the Office of the General Counsel.

Requirements

5–10 years of professional experience in internal audit, IT/IS audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or related regulatory functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to derive clear conclusions from incomplete information.
Advanced data analytics capabilities, including Excel modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate findings persuasively to audiences ranging from operational staff to executive leadership.
Independent judgment and ability to conduct research and analysis with minimal supervision while maintaining objectivity.
Business consulting mindset, including the ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions while understanding business constraints.
Knowledge of internal audit, IT/IS audit, and legal/regulatory analysis frameworks and methodologies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational functions and business units, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
Curiosity and intellectual rigor, including comfort asking difficult questions and challenging the status quo in service of better risk management.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience, particularly in personal lines operations or regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with multi-state insurance regulations and state insurance department requirements.
Familiarity with or active interest in enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and practices.
Experience with SQL, statistical analysis, data visualization, and analytics tools such as Snowflake, Power BI, and/or Salesforce reporting and analytics tools.
Knowledge of or interest in artificial intelligence applications, including AI governance and risk considerations.
Understanding of data privacy regulations and consumer protection requirements.
Relevant certifications (CIA, CISA, CPA) or active pursuit of certification.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Perform internal and IT audit functions, assessing control environments and operational effectiveness across the organization.
Conduct rigorous, independent root cause investigations into compliance matters, E&O risks, and operational control failures.
Research, analyze, and interpret multi-state insurance regulatory requirements and advise business partners on implications and best practices.
Assess and advise on regulatory examination readiness and compliance testing.
Design and draft practical policies, procedures, and governance frameworks that enable business effectiveness while managing risk.
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation of system improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
Prepare independent findings and comprehensive presentations for executive-level audiences.
Use data analytics and regulatory reporting tools to identify compliance trends, control gaps, and operational anomalies.
Support enterprise risk management initiatives and compliance testing programs.
Collaborate with Sales, Service, and Operations on compliance in customer-facing and operational processes; Learning and Development on compliance training and awareness; Legal on regulatory matters and legal strategy; Partnerships on third-party compliance and vendor management; Strategic Initiatives on compliance implications of business transformation; and Finance and FP&A on financial controls, accounting compliance, and resource allocation.