Risk Assessment Lead

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Full time
Job Title: Risk Assessment Lead

VMIA is seeking a highly skilled Risk Assessment Lead to join our team. As a key member of our DBI Risk Assessments team, you will be responsible for performing end-to-end assessments on high-value and complex builder eligibility applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform end-to-end assessments on high-value and complex builder eligibility applications.
  • Make recommendations regarding large builder eligibility levels and large multi-unit and owner builder exposures prior to insurance approval.
  • Manage Senior Builder Risk Analysts, oversee the workflow, ensuring compliance with the Underwriting guidelines, DBI policies and procedures.
  • Provide guidance and advice through ongoing mentoring throughout the team, further enhancing the internal capability to identify, manage and resolve underwriting issues.
  • Develop and maintain the Underwriting guidelines, processes & audit control mechanisms within determined objectives.
  • Conduct reviews of builder data to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and to manage the resultant exception reporting and error rectification and DBI Distributor and builder data to gauge trends and identify opportunities for operational improvement and where appropriate, implement the improvements.
  • Provide strategic advice to the Head of DBI Risk Assessments, regarding the effective resolution processes and operations of issues and the potential impacts on performance, business, and organisational objectives.
  • Provide a lead role in developing and maintaining a positive relationship with DBI Distributors and builders.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience in the insurance, trade credit or financial services sector, especially in the handling of more technically complex matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex financial statements, business tax returns and trust structures.
  • Highly developed understanding of finance / insurance product distribution within the commercial finance / insurance market including previous trade credit and property underwriting experience.
  • Highly developed decision-making skills with demonstrated capacity to assess potential business (and scheme related) risks and make timely and effective decisions consistent with the business control framework.
  • Deliver positive customer service outcomes in a regulated environment.
  • A team player with the demonstrated ability to balance your work and that of others.
  • Take the initiative to resolve issues within your area of responsibility.
  • Seasoned professional with advanced communication and interpersonal skills, proven empathetic client management / customer service experience and the ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and manage and resolve conflict resolution in a timely and effective manner.

Qualifications:

  • Achievement of tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance is essential.
  • Demonstrated experience within banking / insurance industry will be an advantage.
  • May also hold a professional membership with a risk management, Insurance, or relevant organisation.

Benefits:

  • Flex Work - VMIA is supportive of hybrid working to help our people perform at their best.
  • Parenting support – VMIA provides 14 weeks paid parental leave (after six months of service) for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carer.
  • Learning and development - You'll be encouraged to achieve your career goals in our progressive learning organisation supported by in-house training programs, an annual investment of up to $2,500 in your learning and development, access to Linked In Learning, and annual performance and development planning.
  • Physical and Mental wellbeing – We provide Wellness sessions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness leave (two days per year), annual flu shots, and an ergonomic subsidy for every new starter.
  • Culture and lifestyle - People are at the heart of everything we do On offer are an office in the heart of the city in an iconic building with end of trip facilities, access to one day per year paid Volunteer leave, assistance with transitioning through life stages such as welcoming a new baby or retirement.
  • Financial Support – We understand, every dollar counts.
  • We offer salary sacrifice, income protection insurance, discounted public transport and 5% private health insurance discount.

Diversity and Inclusion:

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key strategic priorities at VMIA.
  • Our people benefit when they belong, are safe to bring their whole selves to work and are respected and heard.
  • The business benefits from a diverse and inclusive culture as our people bring unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives, creating a connected community.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to introduce yourself, demonstrate your suitability for the role and tell us why working at VMIA appeals to you.

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email talentacquisition@vmia.vic.gov.au.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with disabilities, and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please let us know of any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process via talentacquisition@vmia.vic.gov.au.

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