Chief Compliance Officer

Role Overview

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive enterprise compliance framework, including development of policies, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to ensure organizational integrity and consistency
• Advise the executive leadership team and Board of Directors (or designated committee) on compliance risks, emerging regulatory trends, and control effectiveness, providing actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Champion and actively promote a strong risk-aware culture and ethical conduct across all business units and functions by leading training initiatives, effective communications, and recognition programs
• Develop, implement, and manage enterprise-level compliance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the organization.
• Lead the annual compliance risk assessment and planning process, integrating with the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework
• Monitor and analyze new regulatory changes, ensuring timely adaptation of internal policies and procedures
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of compliance dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and board-level reporting to inform leadership and drive accountability
• Ensure documentation and recordkeeping meet all regulatory expectations and industry best practices
• Collaborate with Legal, Internal Audit, ERM, Underwriting, Claims, Product, Internal Controls and IT to proactively identify and address cross-functional and emerging compliance risks
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance management systems
• Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Oversee and evaluate compliance monitoring and testing activities performed by business units or second-line functions
• Partner with Government and Regulatory Affairs on regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits; support business units during such engagements
• Foster a robust culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance training programs for all staff, leadership, and relevant third-party partners.
• Deliver regular compliance updates to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, including detailed analysis of emerging trends, risks, and findings
• Manage corrective action plans, ensuring timely and effective remediation of identified issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience in the insurance or financial services industry, including demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies that align policy priorities with business objectives
• Exceptional ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory environments and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to persuasively articulate positions to policymakers and advise senior executives on complex issues
• Demonstrated success cultivating trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders
• Strong knowledge of insurance regulations and property and casualty operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility
• We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.