Governance Manager

• A great opportunity to work with one of Australia's largest general insurers
• Open to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane candidates - Hybrid / Remote Opportunity
• Support the implementation of FAR within the organisation

About Hollard

Hollard Insurance is part of the Hollard Group of Companies and one of Australia's largest general insurers Australia and New Zealand. We underwrite a broad range of general insurance products, including motor, home, contents, business, bicycle and pet, in proud partnership with some of Australia's biggest consumer brands and broker businesses. As an independent and privately owned company, we believe we can go further together – for our people, customers, communities and partners – through an innovative approach to providing insurance.

Our state-of-the-art facilities in North Sydney reflect our commitment to providing innovative workspaces that support hybrid and remote work.

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Group Governance within the Governance, Legal, Risk & Compliance function you will be at the forefront of implementing and embedding the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) within our organisation, playing a crucial role in designing and maintaining compliance processes, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. As a Governance Officer within Hollard's Group Governance team, you will support the governance and regulatory function across the general insurance business through document management, policy advisory services, regulatory compliance support, regulatory engagement planning and company secretariat administration support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager and the Head of Group Governance & Deputy General Counsel with corporate governance obligations and assist with embedding governance practices across Hollard aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Play a key role in implementing the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) within the organisation. Support design, development, and maintenance of FAR frameworks, policies, processes and systems in compliance with FAR requirements as well as APRA CPS 520 Fit & Proper (F&P) requirements. Create and maintain Accountability Statements and Maps
• Assist the Secretariat function with drafting papers on governance matters for board or management committees including routine updates, policy approvals, and regulatory matters under the guidance of the Head of Group Governance
• Assist with preparation of governance-related regulatory submissions and other administrative filing support
• Support the Senior Manager in developing an engagement plan, calendar and agendas senior Hollard executives and regulators as required by the engagement strategy
• Assist the Senior Manager and Head of Group Governance with regulatory engagement, including submissions to APRA and ASIC where required. Assist with routine compliance matters, maintenance of regulatory registers, regulatory calendar, priorities

About You

• Experience in governance, risk management, business, law, or related field is required.
• Experience with the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) or the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, general Insurance Code of Practice and ASIC regulatory framework
• Proven ability to stay abreast of regulatory changes and translate them into internal processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in regulatory submissions
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements is required.

Working at Hollard

At Hollard, you'll discover an environment where you can truly make an impact. We offer the best of both worlds – the opportunity, agility and creativity of a company growing with scale, alongside a focus on becoming a catalyst for enduring, positive, social change.

We're a tight-knit team, where authentic voices and unique perspectives matter. We work supportively, collaboratively and inclusively to help shape our future and create shared value for our communities.

Hollard proudly promotes flexible work including remote work, non-traditional work patterns, and work-family balance. We're also unapologetically committed to creating a workplace that values your diversity with a true sense of inclusion.  We actively seek to hire for your different lived experiences, including as it relates to disability, ethnicity, faith, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, gender diversity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity.

We're building something special. Working closely with our industry partners to reshape insurance for the better, we're people changing insurance.

Please note:

Even if you don't meet all our selection criteria, we encourage you to apply.

A full background check will be completed on the successful applicant.

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