About this role
<p><b>Feel Good About Doing Good</b></p> <p>The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.</p> <p> </p> <p>While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose.</b></p> <p>We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours!</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">#LI-Hybrid</H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Quality Assurance Specialist<strong> </strong>plays a critical role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and integrity of Knights of Columbus underwriting processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational auditing and underwriting experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The auditor partners closely with underwriting, operations, and internal audit leadership to assess risk, test controls, ensure process compliance, and support ongoing process improvements.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Core Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Conduct audits and quality checks on underwriting work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide constructive feedback to underwriters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Evaluate compliance with underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work closely with the Chief Underwriter to assess risks, test internal controls, and identify weaknesses or deficiencies for presentation to control owners and business partners.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Perform and document process walkthroughs to understand the risk and control environment and identify improvement opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist in the development of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and formal audit findings.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Complete operational, financial, and technology audits in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist with data governance reporting, including the preparation of periodic reports and key metrics.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support the Chief Underwriter with drafting audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership, including the VP of Internal Audit.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Participate and/or support department initiatives and project work, including:</span> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Underwriting or audit process improvements</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Cross-functional projects that impact underwriting quality, controls, or reporting</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Required</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Senior Underwriting risk assessment skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Underwriting audit, quality assurance, and reporting experience</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">General knowledge of life systems, underwriting procedures, and insurance company operations required</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and collaboratively</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attention to detail and commitment to quality</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Interest in underwriting, auditing, risk management, or insurance operations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficiency in data analysis tools or willingness to learn</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Required:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">BS degree</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum 5+ years of experience </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Compensation</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $106,000-$180,000.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Authorization to work in the United States is required</b></H2> </div><div><p>This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Demands</b></H2> </div><div><div>Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.</div></div></div></div><p><b>KofC Cares</b></p> <p>Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.</p> <p> </p> <p>Employee benefits include:</p> <p> </p> <p>Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.</p> <p> </p> <p>Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.</p> <p> </p> <p>Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.</p> <p> </p> <p>Health and Wellness:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;</li> <li>Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.</li> <li>One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.</li> <li>A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.</li> <li>Long-term disability insurance;</li> <li>Dental insurance;</li> <li>Vision insurance;</li> <li>Health club membership reimbursement;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> </ul> <p> </p>