Director - Compliance Consulting

About the Role

Lead complex Health & Benefits compliance engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to large, sophisticated employers. Provide strategic interpretation of federal and state regulations and translate evolving compliance requirements into practical, client-ready solutions. Partner 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.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $165,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

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.