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About this Position

The Vice President, Risk Management & Internal Controls is responsible for leading the organization's internal control and enterprise risk management programs. This role oversees Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance, Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance, Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) reporting, and enterprise risk management (ERM) activities. The VP, Risk Management & Internal Controls will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to strengthen the control environment, identify emerging risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting the company's strategic objectives. This role is hybrid in Duluth, Ga. This role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities & QualificationsInternal Controls, SOX & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Company's SOX 404 and Model Audit Rule compliance programs.
• Oversee end-to-end documentation, testing, evidence collection, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner with external auditors to support audit activities and ensure efficient execution of audit procedures.
• Monitor and drive remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Support the integration of new accounting standards, business initiatives, and significant transactions into the control environment.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Manage and enhance the Company's enterprise risk management framework, policies, and governance processes.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting activities across the organization.
• Develop and present risk dashboards, scorecards, and reports to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Partner with first-line and second-line risk functions to strengthen operational and financial controls.
• Collaborate with Information Technology teams to ensure appropriate risk and control considerations are incorporated into strategic technology initiatives and change management activities.

Risk Governance & Regulatory Reporting

• Lead enterprise risk reporting to regulatory agencies, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and submission of ORSA filings, Enterprise Risk Reports, and other required regulatory submissions.
• Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), risk tolerance metrics, and risk appetite measures.
• Evaluate emerging risks and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate quarterly Business Risk and Controls Committee meetings and support overall risk governance activities.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for assigned team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative relationships across business functions and influence risk-aware decision making throughout the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, accounting, or financial governance.
• Experience leading SOX 404 compliance and internal control assessments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing enterprise risk management programs.
• Experience presenting complex risk and control matters to senior executives and governance committees.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

FLSA status

FLSA status: This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay): Yes

Our Benefits

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

About Primerica

Primerica is a leading provider of financial products and services to middle-income families in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1977, Primerica has helped millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. We insure over 5.5 million lives and have approximately 3.0 million client investment accounts. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Primerica is a Fortune 1000 company with over 2,800 employees located in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees are an integral part of achieving Primerica's mission in creating more financially independent families and supporting over 151,000 licensed financial representatives across the U.S. and Canada. The Company's competitive salaries, award-winning benefits packages, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons the average employee tenure is 13 years.

Awards and Recognitions

• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces
• USA Today’s Top Workplaces
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplaces
• Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies
• #1 Most Trusted Life Insurance Company by Investor’s Business Daily
• #3 Most Trusted Financial Company by Investor’s Business Daily

Stock Information

Our stock is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PRI.”