Director, Compliance chez Rgare

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

The Compliance Director will be part of to the Compliance team within RGA Global Ethics and Compliance (“GEC”) at RGA headquarters in St. Louis, MO.  The Director is a key contributor who leads and manages the second line of defense activities providing compliance assurance to RGA.  They will work within the Compliance team to assess compliance risks, drive operating efficiencies, and identify potential improvements.  The Director will participate in the review and/or development of policies, procedures, standards, and controls.  They will help establish goals, identify improvement opportunities, and provide training and support to team associates.  The Compliance Director will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing various aspects of the second-line assurance program including assessments, plans, processes, testing, controls, etc.

Hybrid Location flexible to Chesterfield or Toronto RGA offices.

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Manage the annual compliance planning process, including communicating potential program, documentation, or system developments and enhancements to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies/procedures, collaborating with stakeholders to maintain effective controls and governance. 
• Communicate potential program, documentation, or system developments and enhancements to senior management.
• Develop and maintain program records and procedures including annual plans, activity inventory, program documentation, reports, and management action plans.
• Collaborate with applicable stakeholders to convey the assessment process including impact, ownership, and management action plans for assessment findings.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with Internal Audit, Global Legal Services, and Global Risk Services on risk-related topics such as emerging risk and enterprise risk appetite.
• Provide technical expertise and support to GEC management and the Compliance Team on various policies, procedures, projects, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor associates within the department and continually develop team competencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Managing a team of compliance professionals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, or compliance related risk fields.
• Preferred: Post-graduate degree or professional certification in a related field

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and requirements  impacting financial institutions.
• Expert knowledge of compliance risk management concepts, frameworks, methods, and good governance practices.
• Highly advanced ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment, demonstrating the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.  Able to prioritize projects and work independently.
• Team-oriented with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Expert ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand the RGA business mode

Compensation Range:

$113,050.00 - $141,300.00 Annual

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.