VP, Regulatory Compliance; Hybrid

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Location:

McKinney, Texas (Hybrid: WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday)

Could you be our next VP, Regulatory Compliance
? Globe Life is looking for a VP, Regulatory Compliance to join the team! This executive role reports to the Divisional SVP, Risk, Compliance & Insurance Regulation and leads strategic and tactical teams responsible for regulatory monitoring, compliance strategy and architecture, risk monitoring and reporting, consumer privacy protection, and providing regulatory guidance to the enterprise's first line of defense – its operations.
The VP, Regulatory Compliance will collaborate with Compliance Department colleagues to build and manage Globe Life's comprehensive compliance program while partnering with cross-functional teams across the enterprise to drive and implement critical compliance initiatives.
This position requires exercising due diligence to promote regulatory adherence and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards within the life, health, and accident insurance sectors. Building and maintaining strong internal business partner relationships is essential for developing effective policies and ensuring the successful execution of compliance objectives.

• Monitor and provide support to the Company and Compliance Department for strategic initiatives, ensuring they adhere to regulatory standards.
• Lead teams of regulatory professionals responsible for compliance and other specialty compliance functions and initiatives.
• Develop and implement a strategic direction for the broader Compliance Department in collaboration with the Divisional SVP, Risk, Compliance & Insurance Regulation.
• Oversee and support Regulatory Compliance, Privacy, and Sustainability leaders and their teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive programs, including architecture and protocol build‑out, regulatory change management, completion of the risk register, and related compliance requirements for each programmatic arm.
• Provide oversight of the Sustainability program in building ESG workflows and systems within Compliance Department initiatives, focusing on integrating governance practices into the framework of programs that span across the Company.
• Develop and deploy a unified, programmatic approach to champion the application and adherence of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) protocols into Company programs, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor the regulatory environment for changes and assess the impact on business operations for proactive reporting and solutioning with business leadership.
• With the SVP, develop a long‑term roadmap with clear objectives for evolving internal regulatory compliance practices while delivering on immediate, short‑term priorities.
• Incorporate ERM principles into regulatory compliance protocols and practices.
• Build a deep understanding of the functions of business units across the Company to assess their processes, needs, and objectives, and develop seamless integration of regulatory compliance requirements into their strategies and program delivery.
• Forge relationships to become a trusted partner for collaboration with cross‑functional business leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or related field.
• Must have 10+ years of insurance industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years in regulatory compliance leadership, or similar roles.
• Strong legal, compliance, and/or regulatory background.
• Must possess a professional, diplomatic demeanor to be an effective team player.
• Must be adept at both creative and pragmatic thinking.
• Must have the ability to work autonomously with a hands‑on approach.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuasively assert ideas and influence others to gain support.
• Excellent interpersonal written and oral…