Senior Director, Compliance Consulting

WTW • Austin, AZ

1d • $120,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Compliance Consultant – Director, you will lead complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to large, sophisticated employers. You will provide strategic interpretation of federal and state regulations and translate evolving compliance requirements into practical, client-ready solutions. This role partners closely with Client Service Teams and other Communities of Expertise to embed compliance into broader benefit strategies and support the continued evolution of WTW’s compliance consulting capabilities.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Health & Benefits compliance consulting or related advisory roles
• Deep knowledge of U.S. health and welfare regulatory requirements and regulatory interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, judgment-based client engagements
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating across functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly
• Track record of mentoring and developing junior consultants
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead consultant and trusted advisor on complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, MHPAEA, HIPAA, IRC, ERISA, transparency) to client programs
• Anticipate emerging compliance risks and proactively advise clients on mitigation strategies
• Lead highly visible client engagements and major compliance workstreams
• Guide project teams, Client Service Teams (CST), and Global Delivery Centers (GDCs) on compliance deliverables
• Conduct final excellence and compliance reviews on complex client deliverables
• Partner with Pharmacy, Clinical, Financial, Actuarial & Analytics, and other cross-functional teams on integrated solutions
• Contribute to the development of compliance intellectual capital, methodologies, tools, and market-facing insights
• Support business development efforts by shaping compliance solutions for new and existing clients
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior compliance colleagues

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees