Guardian Life
Lead Compliance Analyst - Park Avenue Securities
Guardian Life, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities,” we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.
We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative Legal Compliance Team?
As a Lead Compliance Analyst, Park Avenue Securities, and Park Avenue Investment Advisory, you will conduct branch office inspections using risk-based testing methodologies to ensure compliance with FINRA Rule 3110 and, in certain circumstances, various state insurance laws. The Lead Compliance Analyst is responsible for developing a risk-based plan for the branch office inspection, executing the plan, and delivering the results verbally and in writing to various partners.
You have
Broad knowledge of the financial services industry and FINRA, SEC and State rules and regulations along with a familiarity of state insurance laws (inclusive of NAIC).
3-5 years of broker-dealer and registered investment advisor compliance experience, with experience at an insurance-affiliated broker/dealer as a plus.
Prior examination, auditing or testing experience.
Series 7 & 24 licenses required.
A bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort making presentations in various settings.
No restrictions on travel and extended periods away from home.
You will
Conduct branch office inspections utilizing risk-based testing methodologies. This includes obtaining background information, analyzing data, determining relevant sample sizes and conducting testing.
Review additional materials and conduct interviews, as needed, to support risk-based testing methodologies or follow-up on potential business risk exposures.
Use the results of your risk-based testing in conjunction with your expertise and judgment to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment in the branch office.
Timely communicate preliminary findings to your manager and branch office management verbally and then in writing.
Assist, as appropriate, with corrective action plans to ensure proper remediation is taken at the branch office and verify the completion of plans.
Run multiple inspections simultaneously while timely delivering high-quality results.
Stay current with industry and regulatory developments and proactively identify opportunities to improve the branch office program.
Volunteer and otherwise assist on other department projects and initiatives.
Location /Travel
Remote role with WFH flexibility. Travel to Guardian offices as needed when requested by the People Leader.
Travel: 50% for business purposes.
Salary Range
$66,130.00 - $108,640.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .
We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative Legal Compliance Team?
As a Lead Compliance Analyst, Park Avenue Securities, and Park Avenue Investment Advisory, you will conduct branch office inspections using risk-based testing methodologies to ensure compliance with FINRA Rule 3110 and, in certain circumstances, various state insurance laws. The Lead Compliance Analyst is responsible for developing a risk-based plan for the branch office inspection, executing the plan, and delivering the results verbally and in writing to various partners.
You have
Broad knowledge of the financial services industry and FINRA, SEC and State rules and regulations along with a familiarity of state insurance laws (inclusive of NAIC).
3-5 years of broker-dealer and registered investment advisor compliance experience, with experience at an insurance-affiliated broker/dealer as a plus.
Prior examination, auditing or testing experience.
Series 7 & 24 licenses required.
A bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort making presentations in various settings.
No restrictions on travel and extended periods away from home.
You will
Conduct branch office inspections utilizing risk-based testing methodologies. This includes obtaining background information, analyzing data, determining relevant sample sizes and conducting testing.
Review additional materials and conduct interviews, as needed, to support risk-based testing methodologies or follow-up on potential business risk exposures.
Use the results of your risk-based testing in conjunction with your expertise and judgment to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment in the branch office.
Timely communicate preliminary findings to your manager and branch office management verbally and then in writing.
Assist, as appropriate, with corrective action plans to ensure proper remediation is taken at the branch office and verify the completion of plans.
Run multiple inspections simultaneously while timely delivering high-quality results.
Stay current with industry and regulatory developments and proactively identify opportunities to improve the branch office program.
Volunteer and otherwise assist on other department projects and initiatives.
Location /Travel
Remote role with WFH flexibility. Travel to Guardian offices as needed when requested by the People Leader.
Travel: 50% for business purposes.
Salary Range
$66,130.00 - $108,640.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .