IT Risk and Compliance Partner

About Us:
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.

Overview:
Gallagher is the third largest insurer brokerage providing insurance, risk management and consulting services, with over 50,000 employees globally. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, US, Gallagher also employs approximately 5,000 employees in the APAC region.

Life at Gallagher is an adventure - often fast paced, unpredictable, challenging and deeply rewarding. It is social and engaging, with our unique and positive culture underpinned by The Gallagher Way - values lived daily by our people.

In addition to flexible working options, we also offer supportive learning and career pathways and provide ongoing access to training and career development. We invest in our people through strong succession planning and have a number of mentoring and training programs available.

There are some great things happening at Gallagher as we move through a period of exciting period of transformation and growth. And, we want YOU to be a part of it all

A newly created opportunity for an IT Risk and Compliance Partner has become available within Gallagher’s APAC Global Cyber Security team, playing a pivotal role in protecting the Gallagher divisions’ within the APAC region.

Reporting to the APAC Cyber Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance, this role is integral ensuring our IT systems and practices align with industry regulations and best practices for data security and risk management. Additionally, you will support other IT security initiatives across the Gallagher group.

This is a unique opportunity to build upon your existing experience and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to the reinsurance industry;
- Conduct risk assessments specific to reinsurance operations to identify potential IT risks, vulnerabilities, and threats, and assist in recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies;
- Participate in IT audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations;
- Collaborate with IT security teams to implement and maintain IT security controls, protecting the organization's IT infrastructure, systems, and data;
- Prepare reports and presentations on IT risk and compliance findings for senior management;
- Support the development and implementation of IT risk management and compliance programs;
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure effective risk communication and mitigation strategies;
- Keep abreast on emerging IT risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends within the reinsurance sector to assist in identifying potential compliance gaps and recommending necessary actions.

Qualifications:

- Australian Citizenship mandatory for baseline security clearance;
- Experience in IT risk management, compliance, or related roles within the insurance or reinsurance industry is preferred;
- Basic knowledge of IT risk management frameworks, industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISM, GDPR) specific to insurance operations;
- Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT) and control frameworks (e.g., COSO) within the reinsurance sector is desirable;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assist in assessing IT risks and developing mitigation strategies specific to reinsurance operations;
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and security controls within the insurance industry;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, reinsurance business units, and stakeholders within the reinsurance sector;
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within the reinsurance domain;
- Proficiency in using IT risk management and compliance tools and software specific to reinsurance operations;
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, and their associated risks.Relevant security certifications / accreditation would be desirable.
- Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limi