As a Director - Compliance Consultant you will lead complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to large, sophisticated employers. You will provide strategic interpretation of federal and state regulations and translate evolving compliance requirements into practical, client-ready solutions. This role partners closely with Client Service Teams and other Communities of Expertise to embed compliance into broader benefit strategies and support the continued evolution of WTW’s compliance consulting capabilities.
The Role
- Serve as lead consultant and trusted advisor on complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements
- Interpret and apply federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, MHPAEA, HIPAA, IRC, ERISA, transparency) to client programs
- Anticipate emerging compliance risks and proactively advise clients on mitigation strategies
- Lead or support client engagements and major compliance workstreams
- Support project teams, Client Service Teams (CST), and Global Delivery Centers (GDCs) on compliance deliverables
- Conduct final excellence and compliance reviews on complex client deliverables
- Partner with Pharmacy, Clinical, Financial, Actuarial & Analytics, and other cross-functional teams on integrated solutions
- Contribute to the development of compliance intellectual capital, methodologies, tools, and market-facing insights
- Support business development efforts by shaping compliance solutions for new and existing clients
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior compliance colleagues
The Requirement
- Significant experience in Health & Benefits compliance consulting or related advisory roles
- Deep knowledge of U.S. health and welfare regulatory requirements and regulatory interpretation
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, judgment-based client engagements
- Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating across functions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly
- Track record of mentoring and developing junior consultants
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability to travel as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $95,000 - $165,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
