Sr Compliance​/Regulatory Analyst - Information Lifecycle Management

Senior Compliance Analyst

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite presence as needed in either Minneapolis, MN or Appleton, WI. This position is responsible for analyzing and applying complex regulatory and compliance requirements to Thrivent's business practices and for ensuring appropriate regulatory processes and controls are established and are working effectively. The position interprets detailed and often complex regulatory requirements, necessitating practical and conceptual subject matter expertise.

Provides polished and clear consult and advice in a manner that helps business partners understand and mitigate risk. Additionally, this role supports and administers Thrivent's Information Lifecycle Management program, including records retention, policy and procedure maintenance, control testing, and establishing cross-functional partnerships to ensure retention requirements are effectively implemented and maintained. This position handles complex work and takes a lead in producing documentation to support regulatory investigations or audits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers and synthesizes information from multiple sources in a meaningful manner.
• Conducts research using regulatory websites, legal research tools, or using industry resources.
• Applies knowledge to business practice, communications, or procedures to draw conclusions and to recommend appropriate action.
• Clearly and succinctly communicates findings to business partners, representatives, and management, in a manner that helps stakeholders understand the regulatory requirements and related risk.
• Partners with key stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
• Identifies and takes action to correct compliance deficiencies.
• Provides compliance/regulatory consult on complex compliance matters.
• Performs testing and monitoring functions.
• Represents the interests of unit on cross-organizational initiatives and leads in-unit projects;
  Leads/supports key regulatory/compliance initiatives within the unit, division and corporate projects
• Regularly interacts with regulators/auditors.
• Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures.
• Models Thrivent's leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.
• Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent's trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

Specific areas of responsibility:

The Senior Compliance Analyst will be a member of the Shared Services Law & Compliance team, supporting the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)/Data Retention program. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Consulting with business areas on ILM/Retention related questions, including questions about data retention, disposition, decommission, de-identification and deletion requirements
• Creating and maintaining policies, procedures, schedules, and guidelines
• Monitoring for changes to laws and regulations specific to data retention, disposition, de-identification, and deletion
• Conducting control testing, responding to internal audit requests, and responding to regulatory requests as applicable
• Managing the offsite storage and onsite shredding processes and vendors
• Reviewing and updating employee training specific to ILM/Retention

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significantly relevant and substantial work experience.
• 3-10 years of directly related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

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