Head of Risk - Enterprise & General Insurance Join to apply for the Head of Risk - Enterprise & General Insurance role at Gallagher Bassett Head of Risk - Enterprise & General Insurance Join to apply for the Head of Risk - Enterprise & General Insurance role at Gallagher Bassett Introduction 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. Introduction 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. Overview About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and visionary Head of Risk - Enterprise & General Insurance to support our Gallagher Bassett’s (GB) national General Insurance division, as well as well as leading 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. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our risk management framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving strategic initiatives to mitigate risks across the organization. How You'll Make An Impact Key accountabilities include: 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, apply and implement 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) track and report 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. Uplift and improve risk maturity across the organization Managing and leading risk, audit and compliance activities for GB’s general insurance portfolio. About You What are we looking for? 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 What we can offer you: Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including Work from Home Birthday Club - have a day off during your birthday month as a gift from GB Paid Parental Leave & Reproductive Leave Excellent working environment - our team at GB 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 our 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 If this sounds like your next opportunity, then we would love to hear from you! Click on Apply for this Job. To be considered for this opportunity you must have the right to live and work in Australia when applying. Agency applicants will not be considered for this position. Gallagher Bassett 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 limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Compensation And Benefits 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 (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) 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. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Sales Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gallagher Bassett by 2x Get notified about new Head of Risk jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . 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