Operational Risk & Compliance Analyst - Advanced

Risk & Compliance Analyst

Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a subsidiary of IPH, has over 50 years of underwriting experience and a history of innovation in the pet insurance industry. IAIC has built a reputation as a trusted and dependable partner. We are a pet-focused underwriter with deep insurance industry experience, offering a product with proven consumer appeal.

IAIC is seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to work within the Enterprise Risk and Compliance program, responsible for supporting the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. This role works closely with risk and compliance managers, business units, and other stakeholders to maintain a strong risk management framework and promote adherence to policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory expectations.

Job Location : Remote

Main Responsibilities :

• Assist in conducting risk assessments to identify operational, financial, and compliance risks across business processes and systems.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate risk likelihood and impact using established methodologies.
• Support the maintenance of risk registers and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Support the development and implementation of risk and compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct reviews to ensure controls are operating effectively and recommend improvements.
• Assist in updating risk and compliance frameworks to align with industry standards.
• Support the investigation, documentation, and reporting of risk and compliance incidents, including data collection and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to the development and testing of business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
• Monitor adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies (e.g., SOX, Privacy laws, ISO 31000).
• Assist in preparing documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
• Track regulatory changes and assist in assessing their impact on business operations.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining an enterprise-wide ethics program to promote integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Support the development of a code of conduct and related policies, ensuring alignment with organizational values and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate ethics training and awareness campaigns to educate employees on ethical standards and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor and investigate reports of ethical concerns or violations, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with whistleblower policies.
• Maintain ethics program documentation and metrics, reporting on program effectiveness to management and governance bodies.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics for management and governance committees.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Support the creation of presentations and materials for risk and compliance training sessions.
• Assist in developing and delivering training materials to promote risk and compliance awareness.
• Support initiatives to foster a culture of risk management and ethical behavior across the organization.
• Assist with the annual insurance renewal process, including data collection, application preparation, negotiations with brokers and carriers, and subsequent invoice processing and payment.
• Maintain accurate records of insurance policies, claims, certificates of insurance, and risk exposures.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., legal, procurement, operations, etc.) to assess insurance needs for contracts, projects, and new initiatives.

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