AddressDepartment: Risk & Compliance
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Sydney
Reporting To: Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Description
We are somewhat different
Hannover Re was founded as an in-house reinsurer and started small, a new kid on the block, proving ourselves every day for over fifty years. We've grown into a company with the resources of a major player and the flexibility of a boutique one. We are pragmatic, specialised and highly focused on costs. Modest yet self-assured. All our people count - and our clients sense this.
We are Somewhat Different ...... Every day..
We are a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Life & Health subsidiary in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally.
We are seeking a Compliance Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role reports directly to our Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.
Key Responsibilities
About the role
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for the management of the Company's Compliance Program, including improvement, monitoring and reporting.
Your day may look a little like:
- Constantly reviewing and updating of Company compliance obligations
- Maintaining documentation of appropriate compliance measures
- Monitoring and reporting of compliance measures
- Undertaking regular reviews of the Compliance Framework with improvements implemented as deemed necessary
- Providing advice to the Board Risk Committee, Executive and Senior Management on compliance issues
- Maintaining the Compliance Register
- Assisting with the development of training in relation to compliance issues
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will need to have:
- Advanced level excel skills
- Undergraduate degree in arts, science or law is preferred
- Experience in legal and compliance roles in financial services
- Technical knowledge
- Statutory knowledge
- People and relationship management skills
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to liaise at Board and senior level
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively
- Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
Benefits
Are our values "Respect", "Drive" and "We-Spirit" aligned with yours? We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people with whom we interact, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives. We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success. Through not only our hybrid working arrangements (2 office days per week), 35 hour work week, discounted private health, EAP and annual program of wellness events/activities, we prioritise employee wellbeing as only together can we achieve our objectives.
We not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is "Somewhat Different" then we want to hear from YOU! All you need to do is hit apply.
No agencies please.
