Compliance Specialist/Compliance Specialist Senior - SIU | Hybrid

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. In addition, we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

This role is part of the Financial Crimes Unit at Allianz Life, focused on the Anti-Fraud Program and fraud investigations. The candidate will join the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) as an experienced and highly skilled fraud investigator, reporting directly to the Fraud & SIU Manager. The candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations related to internal and external fraud, including insurance fraud, agent fraud, and elder financial abuse. This role identifies, investigates, and reports suspected fraud or abuse against the Company and/or its customers, handling investigations involving highest complexity and risk. It supports internal business partners and presents anti-fraud training as needed and maintains technical competence through continuing education and training. Supports external network initiatives with industry peers and law enforcement. Participates in other projects as assigned.

What you do:

• Conduct comprehensive investigations into any allegations of fraud or abuse against the Company and/or its customers.
• Handle complex investigations which represent financial or reputational risk to the organization. Prepare and submit detailed reports on investigative findings, including root cause analysis and recommendations for further action.
• Maintain SIU compliance with state reporting regulations and report investigation findings as required. Work with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Support business partners and Enterprise Operations in efforts to determine fraud referral guidelines.
• Support the development of content for anti-fraud targeted training to internal and external business partners across the company and the industry.
• Establish relationships with industry networks, peers, regulatory, and law enforcement agencies to identify new schemes and detection needs.
• Regularly collaborate with other investigators on the SIU Team.
• Collaborate with and support other areas in the Financial Crimes Unit – AML, Agent Oversight, Complaints.
• Gain and maintain technical competence through continuing education and training.
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What you bring:

• At least 8 years of experience conducting criminal or SIU investigations.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification (or equivalent) required and in good standing or willing to obtain within one year.
• Drive change and innovation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong investigative skills and techniques, including resolving complex fraud cases, and ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Ability to identify control and fraud risks and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance fraud and cyber-enabled schemes, agent fraud, investment fraud, and elder financial abuse.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations, including knowledge of reporting requirements to state regulators.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency with fraud detection software and other investigative tools.
• High ethical standards and proven integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for investigations and attend relevant industry conferences/seminars.
  
  

Base Salary Range $80,000 - $160,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program.

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship.

68308 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship. We do not offer sponsorship for this position.

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Join us. We care for tomorrow.