Regulatory Compliance Consultant (Us Remote Eligible)

Summary

Responsible for providing regulatory compliance assistance and support to Companion Life. Monitors and analyzes changes in laws and regulations and serves as a liaison with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina's law department.

Description

Logistics:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday on a flexible schedule. On-site candidates in Columbia, SC are preferred, but remote candidate will be strongly considered.

What You’ll Do

• Partners with business divisions to identify and implement compliance programs. Develops and maintains policies and procedures consistent with federal and state requirements. Oversees compliance investigations or market conduct actions and recommends appropriate business response. Educates internal and external partners on compliance matters.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for monitoring state and federal governments as well as insurance industry groups for emerging market and regulatory compliance issues. Analyzes legislative and regulatory developments for applicability to business operations and provides education and support to business divisions for implementation of new legal requirements. Supports market and regulatory compliance in all jurisdictions in which the Company does business.
• Works closely with business divisions and external business partners to develop and manage Company responses on regulatory matters and serves as business liaison to legal counsel. Oversees business response to legal requests for information. Provides general research support and guidance to business operations.

To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four years of experience in job related field
• Strong client support orientation.
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion.
• Five years legal, regulatory, claims compliance administration or health insurance industry-related experience.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.
• Ability to coordinate projects.
• Excellent presentation skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical or critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to all levels throughout the organization.
• Must understand aspects of insurance business.

What We Prefer You To Have

• Ability to apply expert compliance and regulatory interpretation to constantly changing business situations.
• Understanding of evolving business processes.
• Familiarity integrating technology solutions into compliance operations.
• Ability to apply judgment when applicable laws and regulations are ambiguous or unsettled.
• Ability to consistently meet client deadlines while managing high workload of complex projects.
• 3 years-working experience as in-house lawyer working in insurance and/or regulatory/compliance law dealing with insurance products.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Compliance or insurance designations.
• Ability to identify risks and take steps to eliminate or curtail those risks.

What We Can Do For You

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

What To Expect Next

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.