Compliance Assurance Consultant

We are currently looking for a Compliance Assurance Consultant to be a key member of the Crop Compliance Assurance team. This position would be preferred to be based out of our Anoka, MN office.

In this role, you will develop and execute against the Crop Compliance Assurance Plan which evaluates the internal control performance and design to ensure compliance with crop insurance regulations outlined by the Risk Management Agency (RMA), state requirements, and company policies and procedures. You will partner with key contacts and various levels of management to ensure that effective controls are in place. This is a high paced, dynamic position where you will demonstrate your ability to apply critical thinking to make independent assessments, articulate outcomes identified to management, and provide recommendations that drive change.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work independently to develop and execute testing strategies and methodologies based on current risk environment and assurance obligations under the Zurich Compliance Program to provide adequate assurance that compliance risks are identified and adequately managed.
• Develop end-to-end understanding of a process; identifying risks, controls and control gaps by learning process steps, understanding systems (inputs/outputs), and identifying contingencies of processes.
• Test business process against regulatory requirements; performing interviews with business management, re-performing transactions, and performing data analytics.
• Assist in identification of improvement action items. Responsible for tracking and managing action through completion.
• Assess processes and findings based on risk exposure. 
• Compose Compliance Assessment Reports based on the requirements of the Zurich Compliance Program. Communicate assessment to business management and Zurich Compliance.
• Support team development through coaching of assurance methodologies  
• Consult with the business with respect to policies and regulations (i.e. their adoption, development, implementation and maintenance), practical guidance, training, relevant controls, and processes for mitigation of Compliance risks.
• Provide ad-hoc advice and support of business management in its regulatory relationship management regarding compliance topics.
• Support the Zurich Compliance Program, as it relates to creating the yearly activity plan, ensuring stakeholders are informed, understand and support Compliance activities and prioritization, performing assessments, maintaining Zurich Compliance systems and preparing adequate reporting materials for governance committees.
• Some travel required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Law and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims, Marketing, Underwriting or Compliance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims, Marketing, Underwriting or Compliance area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims, Marketing, Underwriting or Compliance area
  AND
• Experience with market conduct examination process and procedures
• Knowledge of national/local compliance laws and regulations 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years crop insurance industry experience
• Solid knowledge of federal crop insurance regulations and procedures
• Organized and able to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed; ability to tailor approach based upon audience and message.
• Comfortable with excel
• Negotiation skills

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Anoka
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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