Compliance Specialist, Law​/Legal

Compliance Specialist I

Job Location s: US-OH-Cleveland

Requisition :
Category:
Legal
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Supports Legal/Regulatory Department in Cleveland, Ohio. Has shared responsibility for assisting with a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance matters. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

• Supports attorneys with: a) handling regulatory examinations (e.g., financial and market conduct exams); b) preparing, submitting, and managing UCAA filings (e.g., insurance carrier licensing applications); and c) preparing and submitting NAIC biographical affidavits.
• Prepares and submits routine regulatory filings; corresponds with state Departments of Insurance or other regulatory agencies.
• Assists team with processing Consumer Complaints pursuant to internally developed policies.
• Provides limited administrative tasks necessary to support UCAA filings and regulatory examinations (e.g., distributing documents, preparing regular and overnight mail, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, and tracking project in a matter management system).
• Assists team with monitoring regulatory update tracking and ensuring timely compliance with all regulatory updates.
• Maintains knowledge of trends in the industry and familiarity with legal requirements and guidelines.
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, including, but not limited to, assisting with projects within or outside the Legal Department, covering for an absent co-worker and training employees.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal certification
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CoPilot) and other software products typically used in a Legal/Regulatory/Compliance department
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to professionally interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure in-person, by phone or video, and in writing
• Quick learner with a strong desire to take on additional responsibilities and stretch outside his/her comfort zone
• Good writer capable of handling different formats and styles (e.g., e-mail; cover letter; business plans)
• Self-motivated team player with the proven ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment, frequently under urgent deadlines
• Builds strong relationships with fellow team members and collaborates effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

• Minimum of two years of corporate paralegal/administrative and/or insurance regulatory experience
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance issues and state insurance law

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include:
Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

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