Compliance Consultant

Join a team shaping the future of financial well-being for millions of Americans. At the heart of our U.S. Business is a commitment to delivering trusted employee benefits and retirement solutions that empower people to live with confidence. You'll help drive strategic growth across a diverse, expanding portfolio - whether it’s developing innovative products, harnessing technology to drive customer impact at scale, advancing capital‑efficient retirement solutions, or exploring new market opportunities.

Here, you’ll work within an environment that combines deep industry expertise with forward‑thinking investment in emerging capabilities, while making a meaningful difference in how Americans plan for their futures.

The Compliance Consultant is an individual contributor supporting the Head of MLH Compliance, the VP Group Benefits Compliance and US CRM organization, enabling operational effectiveness across the functions. The Compliance Consultant is responsible for overseeing and managing compliance risks while enabling operational effectiveness across Met Life Holdings (MLH) and Group Benefits in the United States, serving as a trusted advisor to ensure regulatory adherence and a strong control environment.

Guided by our purpose – always with you building a more confident future – and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all-weather performance, this role offers the opportunity to influence key compliance strategies across Annuity, Life, Long-Term Care, and other insurance product lines. This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, deliver credible compliance challenges, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, evolving regulatory landscape.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners while advising on compliance and providing credible challenges
• Stay abreast of changes in the regulatory environment and business initiatives, analyze impacts, and proactively guide teams on required compliance actions
• Conduct risk-based testing and monitoring activities of the control environment to effectively measure compliance risks, identify areas of improvement, and recommend control enhancements
• Support effective issue management by driving timely identification, escalation, remediation, and reporting of compliance risks and breaches
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen controls, enhance oversight programs, including Third-Party Administrator (TPA) oversight, and communicate compliance findings to leadership

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in financial services or insurance, including compliance, legal, risk, operations, or audit
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex issues independently
• Self‑motivated, results-oriented professional able to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong communication and sound judgment
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a high degree of professionalism and focus on achieving goals
• Curious mindset with commitment to continuous learning, including development of AI and digital capabilities

• Advanced degree preferred (JD or MBA) and/or relevant financial or insurance industry certifications
• Familiarity with life and annuity insurance products preferred
  
  Understanding of company operations, systems, transactions, and/or financial products and services is a plus

Location Expectation:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $78,000 - $104,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance, and no‑cost short-…