If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This position will direct the compliance team responsible for both the Property & Casualty Personal Lines and Nationwide Pet lines of business. As such, a deep expertise in personal lines and/or pet insurance is preferred. This role requires confirming adherence to all relevant regulations and leading compliance initiatives across these business areas. Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

We are seeking a dynamic leader with exceptional people leadership skills and a strong bias for action. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven in-depth working knowledge of insurance products and policy provisions as well as knowledgeable of state and federal rules and regulations as applicable to the position.

Reports Relationship: Reports to VP, Chief Compliance Officer – Property & Casualty.

Property and casualty licenses/certifications/designations are highly desirable.

Location: This role is open to working in a Remote/Work-From-Home (WFH) capacity but prefer candidate to live near a corporate office to attend meetings in person as needed.

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Job Description Summary

Are you someone who is compelled to “do the right thing?” Are you able to make decisions to ensure regulatory and legal compliance that protects a business and its customers? If you thrive in an environment where you can solve tricky issues and achieve business goals within the complex, highly regulated insurance industry, we want to know more about you!

We work across the enterprise to help find ways to work through issues successfully. Nationwide's culture of compliance and passion for providing extraordinary care to its customers makes the Office of Compliance & Ethics a valued partner across the Nationwide enterprise.

As a Senior Compliance Director, you will collaborate with our business partners to ensure business operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory, legal and organizational requirements. You’ll direct a team of hard-working associates who are responsible for supporting business operations through the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures, training and communications, and coordination of the legislative and regulatory review and implementation program.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, engages and inspires a team of compliance associates who perform the activities of a corporate compliance program to support and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Partners with business to ensure objectives and strategies are aligned with regulatory requirements, maintaining in-depth business knowledge to ensure appropriate compliance oversight.

• Counsels business on compliance standards and emerging compliance issues. Collaborates with business unit leaders on the most complex compliance matters. Maintains a strong leadership presence in the business to cultivate an environment where our business partners comfortably seek guidance on compliance matters.

• Develops, documents and maintains a program that includes risk assessments, development and maintenance of applicable policies, procedures and guidelines and monitoring, testing and reporting protocols that are appropriately tailored to prevent and detect compliance risks. Assesses the design and adequacy of functional compliance policies, procedures, training and objectives to ensure effectiveness of compliance program.

• Monitors compliance and regulatory industry trends. Accountable for proactively communicating regulatory changes and their impacts, and proposing solutions to ensure compliance.

• Responsible for leading major projects associated with compliance objectives. May also lead compliance aspect of large projects taking place within business, including regulatory exams.

• Hires, trains and leads a team of compliance associates with responsibilities that include hiring, training and developing associates and managing individual and team performance.

• Maintains effective working relationships with business partners, insurance/regulatory agency authorities, trade associations, and other insurance/financial companies.

• Oversees the development and use of data analytics to enhance the compliance program.

• Raises compliance issues and potential violations of compliance policies and procedures, laws, regulations and standards of good business to Compliance leadership, Chief Compliance Officer and Nationwide's Chief Compliance Officer, as appropriate. Periodically reports/presents to senior management, boards of directors and others.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports Relationship: Reports to VP, NFS CCO.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, business ethics, criminal justice, computer science, finance, or pre-law preferred. MBA, Juris Doctorate or graduate studies a plus.

License/Certification/Designation: Depending on the specific Compliance team, you may be required to obtain professional licenses/registrations within a specific timeframe.

Experience: Typically, 10 or more years of proven experience in developing and maintaining a compliance program, with relevant background knowledge of compliance training, and development of policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: In-depth working knowledge of insurance and financial services products and as well as knowledge of state and federal regulations, policy provisions; state insurance department rules and regulations; SEC, NASD, MSRB, state securities regulations and the Internal Revenue Code. Ability to effectively assess risk and develop and implement mitigation strategies. Ability to set work and project priorities, and to evaluate and recommend solutions to compliance and internal process issues. Strong communicator and presenter, able to use a variety of techniques and platforms. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and with regulatory agencies. Project management, leadership, and data analytic skills preferred. Proven ability to influence and work effectively within a highly-matrixed organization with associates at all levels. Ability to meet/exceed timelines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by leadership and Human Resources.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt).

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 07/31/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdfNationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.The national salary range for Senior Director, Corporate Compliance : $124,000.00-$243,000.00The expected starting salary range for Senior Director, Corporate Compliance : $131,000.00 - $217,000.00