Risk, Audit and Compliance Manager

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You\'ll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you\'re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned Risk, Audit and Compliance Manager to lead a team in managing all aspects of assurance/audit and operational risk across our General Insurance division. This role is pivotal in supporting strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory and licensing frameworks.

As the Risk, Audit, and Compliance Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance. You will lead the delivery of the Compliance & Audit Framework for our General Insurance operations, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Supported by a national team, this role offers a unique opportunity to create, build, and drive quality outcomes in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

• Partnering with General Insurance business leaders to develop and execute comprehensive audit plans, prepare insightful reports and present findings to senior management and governing bodies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with General Insurance clients, external auditors, and internal teams, and acting as the key liaison with senior leadership and risk governing bodies
• Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and contractual compliance requirements specific to the General Insurance sector, ensuring adherence by the business to industry standards and best practices, and when required providing support in the identification of regulatory and reportable breaches
• Investigating operational incidents and control failures and monitoring the progress of remedial actions
• Working with the wider Risk Team to identify, assess, and provide advice on mitigations for divisional risks across the General Insurance business and contribute to the ongoing uplift of risk management across the business
• Leading, coaching and supporting a team of risk, audit, and compliance professionals to ensure their growth and successful delivery of the General Insurance division's risk strategy

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in risk, compliance, audit, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in risk, compliance, and/or audit, with a strong focus on General Insurance operations.
• A deep understanding of the General Insurance industry, including underwriting, claims management, and policy administration processes.
• Leadership Skills: Proven success in leading and embedding a quality improvement culture within an organisation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legislation, regulations, and contracts specific to General Insurance.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that\'s shaping the future of risk management, compliance, and audit in the General Insurance sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the right to live and work in Australia at the time of application.

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a proud member of the Diversity Council Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are also dedicated to supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.