Compliance Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to join a growing insurance organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can strengthen regulatory oversight, guide compliance practices, and support both company and carrier-related operations. The role calls for a strong background in insurance regulation, risk-based compliance, and cross-functional operational support within a complex insurance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program that supports insurance operations and aligns with applicable regulatory standards.
• Monitor changing insurance laws, regulations, and filing requirements, translating updates into practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and due diligence activities to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with operational and business teams to establish controls, document procedures, and promote consistent adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Provide oversight for carrier-related compliance matters, including activities connected to production operations and market-specific requirements.
• Support audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and tracking follow-up items.
• Advise leadership on compliance exposure, emerging regulatory issues, and process improvements that reduce organizational risk.
• Contribute to specialized initiatives such as product compliance reviews, licensing-related support, or trade compliance matters when applicable
• Significant experience in insurance regulatory compliance, preferably in a senior-level compliance or regulatory management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of insurance carrier operations, regulatory obligations, and compliance risk management practices.
• Background in due diligence, compliance monitoring, and developing controls within insurance-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with admitted, non-admitted, or surplus lines insurance markets is highly valued.
• Ability to interpret regulations, assess operational impact, and communicate compliance expectations clearly across teams.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, or formal examinations within a regulated insurance environment.
• Additional exposure to product design compliance, international trade compliance, or insurance licensing is a plus.