VP, Head of Compliance, Americas

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 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.

Overview

Reporting to the VP, Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Vice President & Head of Compliance, Americas is responsible for establishing, improving, and carrying out an effective compliance program for the Americas and Global Functions present in the region, to comply with internal policies and external regulations.  This role, through subject matter expertise, contributes to the development and execution of the compliance strategy to anticipate, access, and recommend best practices to the business and regional/local compliance officers.

Location: St. Louis, MO, USA, or Toronto, Canada or also in RGA's New York City office (with planned opening in November) in a hybrid in-office work arrangement. A fully remote work arrangement across the USA may also be available. Relocation assistance may be offered to candidates open to moving to RGA's HQ in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise to develop, implement, and maintain a compliance framework for an effective global compliance, fraud, and ethics program

• Oversees the compliance risk mitigation efforts and recommends appropriate revisions and modifications as needed.

• Oversees the management and development of compliance global policies and educational programs for all employees, consultants, contractors, or others working in the organization.

• Establishes governance structures that will align with and be supported by the corporate enterprise risk management framework, improve the overall compliance risk management competency and promote the Global Ethics and Compliance program best practices.

• Provides strategic advice to management on business matters pertaining to compliance and resolves complex compliance problems impacting RGA.

• Stays current on regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure the compliance program remains current and effective.

• Oversees the Risk Compliance Officer program and provide recommendations to the program to ensure collaboration between the local and global programs.

• Capable of handling sensitive matters across all levels of the organization with discretion and confidentiality related to compliance or ethics internal investigations and special investigations unit (SIU) matters.

• Serves as subject matter expert and compliance advisor to the Chief Compliance Officer on trends and emerging risks and serves as an advocate for the CCO and the compliance program.

• Performs supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining of direct reports and makes recommendations to resourcing needs.

Candidate Requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience

• Law degree (JD) or post-graduate degree or professional qualification in related field is an asset

• 12 or more years of experience in compliance, legal practice or risk management

• Minimum 5 years of management experience including management of other managers

• Experience with various compliance legislation (e.g., AML, Economic Sanctions, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, Data, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) is a preferred asset

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other areas or externally

• Expert ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced project management skills; demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan

• Highly advanced ability to work well within and manage a team

• Ability to quickly learn and understand the business of RGA

• Experience and understanding of data regulations, including FCPA and OFAC compliance

• Insurance industry knowledge and certifications (e.g., AIRC, CCP, CCEP, or other technical certifications) are considered preferred assets

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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.