Director, Regulatory Solutions - Pet Insurance - Remote

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Internal Comp Grade is H3

This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.

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This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Job Description Summary

Are you motivated by a challenge and enjoy identifying and solving problems? Are you skilled at making decisions to ensure regulatory and legal compliance that protects the business and its customers? If you thrive in an environment where you can solve tricky issues and achieve business goals within the complex, highly regulated insurance industry, we want to know more about you!
As the Director, you'll lead a team that reviews regulatory issues, responds to, and resolves high impact, external concerns and/or issues from customers, internal business partners and/or external entities. We'll count on you to lead a team handling sensitive issues with professionalism, care, and flexibility, aligned with overall company processes and procedures, ensuring customer expectations are met in a timely manner and supporting an improved overall customer experience. In addition, you'll review regulatory trends and recommend process and practice improvements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Direct the drafting of contracts, regulatory filings, and negotiation of approvals, as well as the establishment of compliance guidelines.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of compliance programs and related documentation.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required regulatory disclosures and filings.

• Review policy forms, agreements, and related documentation for compliance with applicable regulations.

• Maintain programs to keep operational areas informed of regulatory requirements.

• Build and manage relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals, meetings, hearings, and other compliance activities.

• Serve as liaison with internal legal, compliance, and government relations teams, as well as external partners.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assist in efforts to address changes impacting the business.

• Coordinate planning processes for assigned products or services.

• Manage associates, including performance management, salary planning, training and development, workflow planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP/VP.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, law, or a related field preferred.

License/Certification: Industry designations (e.g., CLU, ChFC) preferred.
 

Experience: Ten years of related work experience, including compliance, regulatory, or operational leadership roles preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services and/or insurance. Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy provisions. Skilled in contract management, compliance oversight, and product development strategies. Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies. Ability to set priorities, recommend solutions, and lead teams effectively.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. 

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 01/02/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Director, Regulatory Solutions : $122,000.00-$214,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Director, Regulatory Solutions : $122,000.00 - $182,000.00