UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.


This position is an impactful and strategic role for the enterprise compliance leadership team leading a team of compliance professionals focused on operating key components of an effective compliance program and providing strategic leadership to drive a data-driven compliance program.  This position reports to the UHG Chief Compliance Officer and will partner closely with the Optum Compliance Officer, UHC Compliance Officer, the enterprise enablement team, as well as the UHC and UHG compliance leadership teams.  
 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage large team of compliance professionals dedicated to operationalizing key components of an effective compliance program serving the broader enterprise, including:  
  • Driving thorough and timely completion of compliance-related investigations, Employee Relations investigations and Insider Risk investigations.  Identify relevant information to provide analysis for compliance leadership, executive leadership and board of directors/audit committee reporting.  
  • Developing, implementing, and updating as needed policies to promote compliance with our Code of Conduct, applicable laws and contractual obligations   
  • Developing, implementing, and updating as necessary training, awareness and educational materials and programs to support a culture of compliance 
  • Conducting annual enterprise compliance risk assessments in partnership with other compliance stakeholders 
  • Conducting ongoing monitoring and auditing of key risk areas in partnership with other compliance stakeholders 
  • Supporting enforcement of standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines in partnership with the People team and other stakeholders 
  • Supporting prompt remediation to detected offenses and undertake corrective action 

• Driving the evolution in managing our key enterprise compliance risks, including: 
  • Building out the key risk steward program 
  • Driving the strategy to become a data-driven compliance team focusing on key enterprise risks including: (x) leveraging data analytics to make compliance operations more efficient and evaluate the overall performance of the compliance function, (y) quickly accessing data and information to identify – as soon as possible – potential misconduct or shortcomings in their compliance program and (z) taking steps to ensure that the data used to power the analytics is accurate and that the analytical models function correctly 
    
    
• Influencing, leading and collaborating with enterprise legal and compliance partners and with matrixed business partners across the enterprise 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• JD or other relevant advanced degree preferred or at least 10 years of relevant compliance and regulatory experience  
• 5+ years of experience supervising and building large teams 
• Solid bias for action and proven track record driving outcomes cross-functionally through teams
• Comfortable with the use of data analytics and technology solutions to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential compliance risks and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance processes  
• Solid knowledge of compliance and regulatory matters relevant to the health care industry 
• Solid communication skills and business acumen 
• Experience working with senior executives 
• Self-starter with proven track record of driving results in heavily matrixed environment  
• Solid leadership skills with demonstrated ability in managing and developing others, including leading large teams 
• Collaborative, innovative, accountable and agile team leader 
• Excellent strategic decision-making, analytic, influence and communication (written and verbal) skills 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $250,000 to $325,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.