Head Compliance iptiQ Americas (digital Life & Health insurance)

Are you a dedicated Compliance professional with proven leadership skills?  Do you enjoy the challenge of strategic planning, execution and improvements to Compliance processes?  If so, we invite you to learn more about our Head Compliance iptiQ Americas role below!

 

About the Role

 

In this role you would act as the key go-to on compliance risks and matters with iptiQ Americas management, establishing trusted relationships, you will be providing enabling advice on projects, products and operations identifying and managing compliance risk. You will act as regulatory appointed Compliance Officer in jurisdictions where required, including reporting to local Committees and local point of contact for regulators in coordination with Regulatory Risk Management. 

 

• To be a trusted second Line of Defense partner to the iptiQ Americas team (digital Life & Health retail insurance) focusing on a sound Compliance culture
• Close collaboration with management to provide timely, value add, high quality compliance advice across the primary insurance value chain.
• Report on regulatory development and Compliance risk exposure to the iptiQ board of directors, the iptiQ Americas management team and input to Swiss Re Compliance reports
• Provide relevant reporting to regulatory or competent authorities as appropriate
• Provide compliance advice on oversight of distributors and outsourced service providers as part of the oversight framework and conducting specific compliance oversight as required
• Develop tailored trainings, communications and targeted local policy and framework documents where needed; and support the implementation of new global standards
• Support the Coordinated Assurance Framework working in close collaboration with Group Internal Audit and Risk Management

 

 

About the Team

 

The iptiQ businesses within Swiss Re operate on a B2B2C basis and was established to provide protection solutions to consumers through partner arrangements. Our mission is to reduce the protection gap working with trusted partners using innovative and digital sales processes.

 

Our iptiQ Compliance Americas team serves in a dual capacity in a governance and regulatory capacity as well as a client enabling function proudly supporting Reinsurance, Asset Management and Group Function units.  We are a diverse, talented group of people with teams in every major Swiss Re location around the world.  The team provides valuable oversight across the whole Reinsurance lifecycle, including touchpoints with Capital Markets, Human Resources and Digital Development.

 

 

About You

 

With your strong track record in managing compliance operations, you bring excellent analytical skills enabling a results-based workstyle with solid interpersonal skills helping you influence in a complex cross-functional environment.  You have a high sense of responsibility, initiative and are reliable and a sharp understanding of control processes.

 

Additional requirements:

 

• Minimum 8 years compliance experience, with significant experience in market conduct and operating in a leadership role in the US primary Life and Health market.
• Experience working on partner distribution models and digital transformation.
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast paced environment.
• Solid understanding of the US regulatory environment and critical issues the industry is facing.
• Proven experience working with carriers that engage in a fully digital environment.
• Proven record of talent development and motivation of strong performance from teams
• Depth and understanding of technology in its usage for efficiency and improvement gains in compliance programs.
• Sound judgment and the ability to balance professional independence with client service.

 

About iptiQ

 

At iptiQ, we partner with established brands around the world to create impactful digital insurance solutions. We make it easier for consumers to buy the insurance they need from the brands they trust. We provide life and non-life insurance through our end-to-end digital platform and build multi-channel customer experiences.

What we offer our employees is outstanding. Hybrid working in offices across the world, phenomenal learning & career opportunities and a culture that encourages new perspectives to challenge conventions and come up with innovative solutions. We believe in the power of inclusion and a work environment where everyone can be their authentic self. Drawing on our employees' broad range of perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds, stimulates creativity and gives us a competitive edge. Ignite your curiosity to shape digital insurance.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer