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?
You will
Provide Compliance support and oversight regarding regulatory compliance matters and requirements including:
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Reviewing and interpreting new laws and regulations impacting Guardian’s Group Benefits profit center, and working with your business partners to implement any required changes
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Providing consultative advice and support for Guardian’s Group Underwriting, Distribution, Actuarial, Pricing and Specialty Underwriting areas
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Providing advice and support for Guardian’s Product, State Filing, Actuarial, Pricing, Claims and Operations areas concerning Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, short term and long-term disability and supplemental health products
The individual in this role will also be responsible for the following:
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Providing detailed memoranda and other substantive guidance regarding legislative and regulatory requirements on an expedited basis to be distributed to Group Benefits business partners to facilitate requisite business decisions and implementation plans.
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Clarifying ambiguous legislative/regulatory provisions. Correspond directly with appropriate stakeholders in the Guardian Law Organization when additional interpretation is required.
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Providing oversight and monitoring of issues identified during compliance risk assessments, other control function reviews, and/or regulatory interactions. Assist business partners in developing appropriate controls to address any identified control deficiencies.
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Supporting implementation of enterprise compliance projects and initiatives including compliance risk assessments and compliance trainings.
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Performing special projects and other ad-hoc assignments in support of Group Benefits Compliance efforts.
You have
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5 plus years legal/regulatory/compliance experience with life/health insurance carriers with particular focus on handling underwriting and distribution issues.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to respond to issues with urgency and be a trusted business partner.
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Maintain strong working knowledge of all relevant regulations and apply that knowledge to evaluating business controls.
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Initiative-taking professional who will take proprietary ownership of their work, think strategically, work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems in a practical and pragmatic manner.
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Ability to work in a dynamic, hands-on manner and respond to questions from business areas.
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Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with special attention to detail
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Manage multiple projects and deliverables while executing on a wide range of tasks simultaneously.
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An undergraduate degree is required, and an advanced degree such as a JD or MBA is preferred but not required.
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Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Comfortable with and ability to adapt to innovative technology.
Reporting Relationships
As our Compliance Lead, you will report to our Senior Compliance Leader, who reports to the Head of Group Benefits Compliance.
Location /Travel
This role can be remote or Hybrid role: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH. Preferred location – Hudson Yards, NYC; Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; Pittsfield, MA; Stamford, CT; or Boston, MA.
Salary Range:
$84,320.00 - $138,522.50
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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. 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 [email protected].
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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What We Do
Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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