Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Corporate Compliance Senior Manager provides support for all aspects of corporate compliance and ethics including but not limited to regulatory change management, risk assessment, corporate compliance, and ethics, OFAC and AML, policy governance and projects related to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The individual will have strong working relationships with senior leaders throughout various divisions, business units and functional departments. The individual must have compliance program experience along with a firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory bodies and compliance requirements and risks. The position requires an individual with a proactive and risk-based approach and ability to continually enhance the corporate compliance program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Corporate Compliance:

• Assist with corporate compliance risk assessment including maintaining and updating inventory of key corporate compliance controls
• Review and monitor effectiveness of corporate compliance programs 
• Analyze non-compliance to identify improvement opportunities

Corporate Compliance and Ethics:

• Assist with Kemper corporate compliance and ethics program, including policies, procedures, systems, metrics, and controls to monitor and manage various related areas of focus
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the business and key stakeholders on relevant corporate compliance laws and best practices, policies, and other applicable rules and guidance
• Help promote an enhanced “culture of compliance” that encourages ethical conduct and commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Policy Governance:

• Develop and manage corporate and operational policy governance framework
• Lead oversight of a policy governance framework which includes a process for the development, review, and update of enterprise policies
• Develop, oversee, and maintain "policy and procedure library" as a repository for all current policy and procedure documents

Office of Foreign Assets Control and Anti-Money Laundering (AML):

• Manage the Company’s compliance program with OFAC sanctions and AML laws/regulations and adherence to applicable laws and industry standards including training, LOB collaboration, documentation and reporting
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate OFAC and AML related risks
• Investigate potential sanctions matches and suspicious activity, ensuring proper documentation and timely reporting of any required Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or other regulatory

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business
• Preferred 5 to 7 years corporate compliance experience; preferably insurance or financial services corporate or regulatory compliance
• Superior level of expertise in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and any additional programs needed to be effective in the position
• Project/Change Management experience that involves coordination of cross-discipline teams
• Proven analytical, organizational and communication skills for designed business solution and interaction with internal/external business partners
• Ability to think independently with solid judgement and the ability to honestly and respectfully communicate ideas and differing opinions related to day-to-day workflow and processes
• Ability to multi-task and operate accurately and effectively in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity
• This is a hybrid role working out of our Chicago, IL office
• The range for this position is $95,900 to $159,700. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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