Verification Control Specialist

Job Description:Position Overview Verification Control Specialist is a critical role, helping to identify and protect from any financial risk. In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for monitoring the operational risks at Penn Mutual and its affiliates. They will ensure that internal controls are being adhered to and protection protocols are being followed in accordance with guidelines put forth by Ethics and Compliance, Risk, and Quality assurance. The person in this role will possess a deep understanding of control measures, internal audit, administrative processes, and workflow systems. The Verification Control Specialist will participate in the discovery of fraud and trend identification. ResponsibilitiesServe as a subject matter expert for transaction processing and documentation, handling the most critical requests for financial and non-financial transactions, using our workflow, imaging, and processing systemsAnalyze inbound requests and determine if requests fall in accordance with financial and non-financial control guidelinesReview phone and/or form requests, applying judgement and expertise, and further decision based on established procedures and regulatory rulesIdentify processes required to adapt to a changing external factors, including security, evolving customer expectations and the regulatory environmentBuild case collateral and present status on Verification Controls to senior operations leaders, compliance and internal business partners, providing accurate and detailed case status and maintain all appropriate supporting documentsHandle the most complex and/or critical in-bound verification calls from our internal partnersPartners with Contact Center and Special Investigations Unit regarding fraudulent events, assessing current risks and controls and recommending mitigation strategies towards future control environmentWork directly with FPs and Distribution partners to gather detail and build case and transaction historyAbility to leverage critical thinking skills in order to recommend potential solutionsLearning agility and adoption of AI tools and solutions to enhance operations and productivityAdhere to the company’s framework of internal controlsIdentify, recommend and facilitate ongoing process and training improvementsComplies with all company and site policies and proceduresRemains current in profession and industry trendsSkills and AbilitiesRisk management mindset; proactively anticipate issues and developing potential effective solutionsDemonstrates a strong ability to work within a team, values diverse perspectives, open communication and an environment of shared successProactive; self-starter, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and producing high-quality work independentlyStrong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insurance and risk management concepts clearly to diverse audiencesAbility to complete a full analysis of correspondence, such as statements to identify any inconsistencies or impacts to the policy/contractAbility to work cross-functionally as the business dictatesExecute with urgency and professionalismAbility to navigate multiple systems and resourcesExcellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detailsProven ability to share knowledge and mentor othersAbility to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvementChampion the adoption and implementation of innovative tools and technologies, with particular emphasis on AI capabilities such as Microsoft CopilotEducationH.S. Diploma or Equivalent RequiredBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field PreferredExperience3-5 Years operational risk management background (including current state/future-state assessments, business process redesign, and target operating models)Experience with projects involving the design or operation of elements of the risk management life cycle (including risk identification and profiling, risk assessment and measurement, risk metrics and monitoring or control testing) in the Insurance, or wealth and asset management industries.Deep understanding of life insurance/annuity and security products in order to conduct in depth and extensive research on accountsExperience working with or familiarity with data, analytics and risk technology solutions (e.g. LexisNexis)LicensesLOMA Designation (ALMI, FLMI) PreferredFINRA Series 6 PreferredFINRA 26 PreferredBase Salary Range - $60,000 - $75,000For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs o