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Life Insurance & Annuities Operations Compliance Analyst

Protective Life Insurance Company
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Nov 25, 2025
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. Protective is seeking an Insurance Operations Analyst to join our Compliance team. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and supports operational excellence across life insurance processes. The analyst will partner with Compliance, Legal, IT, and Operations teams to manage audits, maintain policies, and implement process improvements related to New Business Operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make an impact on compliance and governance within the insurance industry. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary contact for regulatory audits and compliance activities. Maintain and update policies and procedures to meet state and industry regulations. Develop and implement corrective action plans for compliance gaps. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, and Internal Audit to address risk areas. Conduct reviews and audits to ensure processes operate compliantly. Lead and support cross-functional projects that improve compliance and efficiency. Document business requirements and communicate specifications for system changes. Analyze current and future state processes and recommend improvements. Assist in creating training materials for regulatory changes. Build strong relationships across multiple departments to support compliance initiatives. Act as a subject matter expert for life insurance operations and compliance best practices. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Knowledge of life insurance market or ability to learn quickly. Sound judgment and decision-making aligned with corporate goals. Effective communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and advocate for change. High attention to detail and confidentiality with sensitive data. Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration and project execution. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in the life insurance industry highly preferred. 2+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or project management roles required. Proven ability to work in cross-functional environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines. Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $62,000 to $76,500. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective's total compensation package for employees. #ind123 Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plans. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability : If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.