Compliance Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Compliance Specialist
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Build the future with us
Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in providing compliance and operational support as a proactive member of the Compliance Department for iA American Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Compliance Specialist, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
Prepare, maintain, and analyze recurring compliance reports, requests, and monitoring activities, including AML, FinCEN, Privacy, and OFAC reporting, identifying trends, discrepancies, and potential issues for escalation.
Support compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting routines by compiling metrics, maintaining trackers, and contributing to management and leadership reporting.
Support regulatory and DOI inquiries, market conduct examinations, and compliance audits by coordinating responses, gathering documentation, tracking deliverables, and supporting timely completion of requests.
Maintain compliance logs, investigation records, and issue management documentation, including uploading, organizing, and routing incoming requests and materials within appropriate systems and tools.
Support Privacy and SIU program administration, including intake, preliminary review, documentation, tracking of matters, and escalation of complex or sensitive issues as appropriate.
Draft, edit, and maintain compliance documentation, procedures, correspondence, job aids, and training materials in collaboration with Compliance subject matter experts.
Coordinate the collection, organization, version control, retention, and, where applicable, shipment of compliance materials related to audits, examinations, investigations, and regulatory requests.
Support day‑to‑day Compliance operations by facilitating the intake, routing, and distribution of compliance‑related correspondence and materials.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including Legal, Risk, Security, Operations, and business teams, to validate information, provide guidance on compliance items, and support escalation pathways.
Support regional compliance activities, including Cayman and Caribbean compliance, by managing requests, maintaining documentation, coordinating meetings, and monitoring regulatory developments.
Identify opportunities for process improvements related to workflows, documentation, and reporting.
Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned to support the Compliance program and evolving regulatory requirements.
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What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
Is known for their high integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
Stands out for their ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across teams.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
Is recognized for their strong analytical and research skills.
Has 1-3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal or related fields.
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Why you’ll love working with us
A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
Competitive benefits: Flexible Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) + company match, PTO Plan, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, and much more!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.
Company
IA American Life Insurance CompanyPosting End Date
2026-07-31
About us
iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!
iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts! To learn more click here.