Compliance, Audit & Assurance Lead

We’re Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. We’ve been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing:

Delightfully Simple Insurance.

Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If you’re ready to take your compliance and assurance expertise to the next level, join the Sandbox team!

As our Compliance, Audit & Assurance Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Sandbox operates with integrity, accountability, and regulatory excellence. Working closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll lead the execution of our compliance management and assurance activities, supporting audit readiness and promoting strong internal controls. From regulatory tracking to coordinating internal audits, your work will help safeguard our organization and build confidence with leadership, regulators, and stakeholders.

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO BUILD WITH US

Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox — a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities. 

On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like:

• Payday Perks: Competitive annual salary
• Level Up: Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us
• Health & Wellness: Great benefits for you and your family, including dental and health spending accounts
• Vacation Goals: Annual paid vacation time, so you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold
• Bonus Days: A paid Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks — that’s like 17 extra days off a year!
• Community Care: Two paid volunteer days each year
• Ride into the Sunset: DC pension plan with 6% employer match

DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY BY:

• Operating and maintaining Sandbox’s regulatory compliance management framework
• Maintaining regulatory obligation inventories, compliance mappings, and supporting documentation
• Tracking regulatory changes and supporting impact assessments across the organization
• Designing and executing compliance monitoring and testing activities
• Documenting testing methodologies, results, and remediation plans
• Coordinating outsourced internal audit activities, including planning, scheduling, and evidence management
• Acting as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors
• Tracking audit and compliance findings, action plans, and remediation progress through to completion
• Maintaining the corporate policy inventory and supporting policy governance practices
• Preparing clear and concise compliance and assurance reporting for leadership and governance committees
• Supporting regulatory examinations, inquiries, and audit readiness activities
• Promoting consistent documentation standards and audit-ready evidence across the organization
• Supporting other compliance and assurance initiatives as needed

WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX:

• Education: Post-secondary degree in compliance, audit, accounting, finance, business, risk management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compliance, audit, internal controls, or assurance roles
• Compliance Expertise: Proven experience executing compliance monitoring and testing programs
• Audit Knowledge: Experience working with or coordinating outsourced internal audit providers
• Regulatory Insight: Working knowledge of insurance industry regulations, including privacy and conduct requirements
• Control Environment: Strong understanding of internal controls, evidence quality, and issue remediation practices
• Attention to Detail: Ability to review, organize, and assess complex documentation
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings and insights
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance/audit tracking tools
• Independence: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Credentials: Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CIPP/CIPT, CIP) are considered an asset
• Culture Add: Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a strong culture of compliance and accountability

COME OUT TO PLAY

Serious about fun? So are we. Apply now and help strengthen trust, accountability, and excellence at Sandbox!

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.