Enterprise Risk Manager Position

We are seeking a skilled and visionary professional to support our General Insurance division, as well as lead Enterprise Risk activities. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies that align with our business objectives and support our clients' needs.

About the Role:

This key position will play a vital role in enhancing our risk management framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving strategic initiatives to mitigate risks across the organization.

• Driving the program of work to continuously improve the risk management strategy;
• Advancing the development, implementation, maintenance of risk and compliance methodologies, policies and procedures, including enterprise wide and divisional risk profiles;
• Chairing the Risk Management Committee and presenting at the Compliance and Audit Committee;
• Collaborating with business leaders in developing audit plans, reporting and presenting to management and governing bodies, applying and implementing controls to ensure legislation, regulation and contractual compliance requirements are met;
• Developing and overseeing risk and compliance frameworks including delivery of audit activity, reporting to regulatory bodies (including ASIC) tracking and reporting on progress of the business performance against agreed audit action plans / risk management strategies and improvement opportunities, risk profiling, development of risk appetite metrics and reporting, oversight of external audits and incidents/complaints, assessing potential fraud risks and develop fraud protection tools.
• Building strong working relationships as a key liaison with clients, external auditors, senior leadership team and risk governing bodies;
• Uplifting and improving risk maturity across the organization;
• Managing and leading risk, audit and compliance activities for GB's general insurance portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have extensive working knowledge of risk management, compliance practices and/or audit practices in a senior risk role, preferably in general Insurance. In addition to being a team player, you will also have:

• Experience as a leader who can foster a positive team culture and drive a high-performing environment;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a risk leadership role in a financial services organisation;
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks associated with General Insurance Code of Practice and RG78 breach reporting regime is essential;
• Experience in engaging with regulators or external bodies e.g. ASIC, APRA, AFCA, CGC;
• Demonstrated success in leading and embedding a quality improvement and positive, risk-aware culture;
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of organisation;
• Strong analytical, interpreting and reporting skills; including excellent problem-solving skills, able to interpret complex regulatory policy and establish solutions for implementation and adoption;
• Tertiary qualifications in a commercial discipline such as commerce, finance, accounting, law or equivalent;
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification or certification in risk is essential.

• Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from Home;
• Birthday Club - have a day off during your birthday month as a gift;
• Paid Parental Leave & Reproductive Leave;
• Excellent working environment – our team is renowned for its dedicated and approachable people as well as its friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities;
• Exciting career – as our Company grows, so do the opportunities for our people;
• Opportunities for ongoing education and development through both external and internal programs delivered by our own claims training experts;
• Service recognition awards; and employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members.
• A dedication to your wellbeing through peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs;
• Additional purchased leave, novated leases, and access to the Gallagher Rewards Program (including discounts/cash-back for hundreds of retailers).

To apply, please submit your application online.