Ethics & Compliance Program Manager at Assurant in Atlanta, GA

Ethics & Compliance Program Manager Location: Georgia Virtual The Ethics & Compliance Program Manager is a key contributor within Assurant’s Ethics function, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing core elements of the Company’s global ethics and compliance program. This role helps promote a strong culture of integrity and accountability while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. The role partners closely with the AVP, Ethics & Compliance, the ethics team, and stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, People Org, and Risk to advance program maturity, oversee monitoring and testing activities, support investigations, and measure program effectiveness. This is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates based in Atlanta, GA What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job? Develop and deliver high‑quality ethics and compliance training for employees, third parties, and management on topics such as anti‑corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud, sanctions, and other key risk areas Create engaging ethics awareness content to strengthen employee understanding of ethics and compliance responsibilities Analyze trends and prepare reporting narratives for senior leadership and the Audit Committee on risk areas, program health, and key initiatives Conduct ethical culture assessments and design and execute remediation plans to address program gaps Serve as a subject matter expert, providing proactive and reactive guidance to employees and leaders on ethics‑related matters Partner with internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, support or conduct ethics investigations, including fact‑gathering, documentation, and reporting of findings Manage Conflict of Interest (COI) programs, including campaign execution, analysis of low‑to‑medium risk disclosures, escalation of high‑risk matters, annual controls testing, and ongoing remediation Develop and refine systems to monitor, measure, and validate the effectiveness of ethics and compliance initiatives, recommending corrective actions as needed Support periodic updates to Assurant’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including the interactive version Develop and oversee the annual review of key ethics policies, guidelines, and SOPs (e.g., Conflict of Interest Policy) Participate in and help facilitate the Ethics Coordinator Network, collaborating with compliance teams across regions to address local ethics risks Research industry best practices and develop business proposals for program enhancements Champion a strong speak‑up culture, transparency, and ethical decision‑making across the organization Collaborate closely with IAAS, Sustainability, Legal, People Org, and Risk partners to continuously enhance the ethics and compliance program Support the development and evolution of ethics and compliance metrics, including the appropriate use of AI and data analytics Monitor reporting systems to proactively identify and address potential ethics and compliance issues Act as a project manager for ethics and compliance initiatives and support M&A integration activities as needed What are the requirements needed for this position? Minimum of 5 years of experience in ethics, compliance, risk management, audit, or legal functions Experience in a large, multinational, matrixed organization Proven success in developing training and awareness content Experience leading investigations end‑to‑end Strong knowledge of ethics and compliance frameworks, COI management, and program effectiveness Ability to leverage technology and AI for reporting and analysis Strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills Excellent judgment, integrity, and ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law/Legal Studies, or a related field CCEP or LPEC preferred; CFE, CIA, and/or JD a plus Minimum of 3 years of program management experience supporting enterprise compliance programs in a regulated environment Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience conducting risk assessments and culture assessments How much should I expect to travel? Approximately 5% travel This role may be remote or office‑based, depending on location, with occasional travel for team meetings, leadership summits, or business reviews #AssurantProudSD Pay Range: $103,800.00 - $173,300.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis. Helping People Thrive in a Connected World Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com. For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter. What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 15 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way. Company Overview Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products. Equal Opportunity Statement Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions. Job Scam Alert Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords. Learn more about what to look out for and how to report a scam here.