Oversees, leads, and manages the implementation and continued maturity of the W&S Operational Excellence (OpEx) system, which identifies and maximizes value for customers while engaging associates in regular and sustainable process improvement. Works with business Leaders, Managers and Associates to drive the development and execution of standard operating practices supporting the business's financial and operational goals. This role will learn and deploy a consistent, systematic methodology for achieving process excellence that drives performance acceleration leading to stakeholder value creation.

Summary of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) or delegate, manages, supports and provides oversight and monitoring of the Firm’s internal controls, compliance, and operational functions. May also assist senior staff in preparing regulatory filings, responding to regulatory inquires and customer complaints. The primary focus of this position is to ensure quality assurance processes are managed and regulatory risks are sufficiently mitigated in a timely manner. The Compliance Analyst manages multiple deadlines and is responsible to make an established range of decisions, escalating to Manager when necessary, and works in an autonomous fashion with limited daily supervision.

Manages the compliance program for insurance sales partnerships, including agents, brokers, managing general agents, third party administrators, and other sales, marketing, and distribution partners. Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures. Works with internal and external partners on compliance and business initiatives. Serves as an insurance regulatory subject matter expert and provides compliance guidance to business unit management and helps to resolve any areas of noncompliance. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to make a wide range of decisions, escalating to management when necessary.