Job Description
File documents with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for variable life and annuity products. This position performs various regulatory compliance duties and utilizes basic subject matter knowledge to complete tasks within required deadlines. The incumbent contributes to customer loyalty and retention by adhering to and assessing established processes while making recommendations for process enhancements.

This position is responsible for preparing regulatory filings and legal documents. Utilize regulatory knowledge to review or research processes and provide recommendations while working both independently and within a team to resolve moderately complex problems.

This position will also be the primary support for the Legal Department’s management of contracts.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Work within a team setting to make required SEC filings within required timeframes.  These SEC filings are highly detailed and are prepared with multiple levels of review by other team members and the managing attorney.  The incumbent in this role must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and be comfortable having their work reviewed.  The busy season for filing work is January-May 1^st.
• Work on Legal Department initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Be the primary support for the Legal Department management of contracts. On a daily basis the incumbent will use software to track, assign, and store agreements.  This will be an ongoing responsibility in addition to SEC filings.  This role will also support other attorneys (outside of primary) working with agreements including, finding past agreements, gathering information,  initial review, tracking of progress and deadlines, populating templates, and coordination of contract edits. 
• Collaborate with manager to ensure awareness, assess applicability, and make timely and adequate documentation updates to meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and update processes and procedures to assure compliance and efficiency.  This role will create procedures for new processes and maintain and update existing procedures as needed.
• Conduct regulatory research and analysis.
• Assist with internal and external regulatory requests or requirements by gathering documents, information, and preparing responses for internal or external requests.
• Communicate with internal and external business partners to promote their understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Assemble information for various periodic reports; assist attorney to develop standardized forms for standard legal documents and requests, records management, and offsite storage/retrieval coordination.

What you bring:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Insurance industry or compliance related experience desired.
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel required.
• Ability to learn role specific online filing system software and contract management system software required.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.