Governance and Compliance Specialist

at  QBE

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney, NSW (preferred)
• Fixed Term opportunity (up to 12 months)

The opportunity
This excellent opportunity has become available for parental leave cover. This role is ideal for anyone who is keen on working in an evolving and dynamic business and is keen to further their skills and knowledge in respect of governance, regulation and compliance.
Your new role:
Working alongside the Head of Risk, Governance and Regulation, you will be a highly skilled, motivated and detail-oriented Governance and Compliance Specialist working closely with all divisions of the Elders insurance business. In your role you will add value to the Elders Network by ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, assist in embedding and ensuring adherence to QBE’s Risk and Compliance Frameworks, develop, embed and monitor compliance with applicable policies, standards and operating procedures, and ensure all laws, regulations and codes applicable to general insurance and related business areas are complied with by Elders Agents and its Authorised Representatives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and manage the Sale of Service Rights by Elders Agents in accordance with the Sale of Service Rights Manual
• Minute taking and preparation of reporting for Elders ERCC and other Governance Committees
• Preparation of the Annual Disclosure Document under the Franchising Code of Conduct
• Support Elders Agents and Authorised Representatives and assist QBE with investigation into incidents, analysis of issues, controls and determining appropriate business improvements to address breaches and issues.
• Support QBE Technical Compliance and AUSPAC Business Risk Team with the development and ongoing maintenance of an obligations register for Elders Insurance including identification of controls and applicable owners.
• Provide compliance, governance and regulatory support to any Elders business projects or initiatives
• Adhoc training and development of material, processes and procedures to ensure Elders Agents and Authorised Representatives are compliant with their obligations under the General Insurance Licence Agreement, applicable laws, regulations and codes of conduct.

About you:
You will have proven experience for ensuring operations and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies. Experience in working closely with various internal and external stakeholders to oversee governance and compliance are in place, successful deliver of improvement initiatives, manage risks, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability.

You will have:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, governance and compliance standards and ability to interpret relevant regulatory legislation
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of the operations of a general insurance company

About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

• We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Platinum employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021
• Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023
• Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022

Apply now!!
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at
recruitment@qbe.com
Application Close Date: 05/08/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click “Apply” and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates

• Facilitate and manage the Sale of Service Rights by Elders Agents in accordance with the Sale of Service Rights Manual
• Minute taking and preparation of reporting for Elders ERCC and other Governance Committees
• Preparation of the Annual Disclosure Document under the Franchising Code of Conduct
• Support Elders Agents and Authorised Representatives and assist QBE with investigation into incidents, analysis of issues, controls and determining appropriate business improvements to address breaches and issues.
• Support QBE Technical Compliance and AUSPAC Business Risk Team with the development and ongoing maintenance of an obligations register for Elders Insurance including identification of controls and applicable owners.
• Provide compliance, governance and regulatory support to any Elders business projects or initiatives
• Adhoc training and development of material, processes and procedures to ensure Elders Agents and Authorised Representatives are compliant with their obligations under the General Insurance Licence Agreement, applicable laws, regulations and codes of conduct