VP, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

Summary

Join Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company as their Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (DCCO)! This critical leadership role ensures regulatory compliance and ethical conduct, overseeing compliance activities related to annuity and life insurance products. Reporting to the CCO, you will provide guidance to various teams, monitor regulatory changes, collaborate on new product development, and manage a team of compliance professionals. You will also act as a key advisor on regulatory interpretation and implementation, manage reporting, and support the CCO in managing the compliance function of the F&G broker-dealer. This position requires extensive experience in the insurance industry and a deep understanding of relevant regulations. F&G offers a flexible work environment, including options for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
• Have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the insurance industry with a concentration on life insurance and annuity products
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state insurance laws, FINRA rules, SEC regulations, and other applicable compliance standards
• Possess leadership experience, including team management and strategic planning
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent organizational skills
• Possess strong analytical skills and aptitude for detailed work
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude to perform in a fast-paced production environment while addressing multiple projects and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in regulatory requirements applicable to the distribution of annuity and life insurance business. Ensure alignment of the company's sales practices, documentation, and policies/procedures with these standards
• Provide guidance and recommendations to Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams on compliance with insurance regulations, including Best Interest obligations (principles of care, disclosure, conflict of interest management, and documentation)
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure timely updates to policies, procedures, and practices, particularly concerning NAIC and state-level insurance regulatory standards
• Collaborate with product development teams to assess compliance risks associated with new annuity and life insurance offerings
• In collaboration with the CCO, develop, communicate, and implement the department's vision, mission, and strategic direction aligned with company and department business objectives
• Act as a strategic partner to the CCO, providing insights and recommendations on compliance matters affecting the organization
• Manage reporting and recommend continuous improvement to Compliance KRIs
• Support the CCO in managing the compliance function of the F&G broker-dealer with subject matter expertise in FINRA rules and SEC broker-dealer regulation
• Serve as a key liaison between the compliance function and other departments, fostering a collaborative approach to risk management and regulatory adherence
• Support the CCO in further evolving the company’s Three-Lines-of-Defense enterprise risk management program
• Develop and oversee compliance monitoring programs to identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to the CCO and executive leadership on compliance performance, emerging risks, and corrective actions taken
• Coordinate internal and external audits and examinations, ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Communicate compliance expectations effectively across the organization, promoting a culture of transparency and accountability
• Lead the drafting, updating, and dissemination of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring clarity and consistency
• Provide input on company policies to mitigate regulatory and operational risks
• Serve on Compliance leadership team and other internal leadership teams as applicable
• Manage several direct reports and a team of compliance professionals responsible for a wide scope of compliance duties
• Use a professional management style to regularly assess the capabilities and performance of the Compliance staff reporting to the DCCO objectively and accurately, focusing primarily on business issues while also maintaining positive working relationships
• Encourage the Compliance Department staff to perform their work as a team, using a cross-functional, shared approach regarding their respective positions
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a JD or advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits

Offers the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements