Business Governance Associate

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders.

We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The Business Governance function sits within the Operations department, supporting several AXIS regulated entities and departments (including Operations and Underwriting).

The function provides SME support to contribute to ensuring AXIS has in place effective and proportionate management committee governance arrangements to support oversight and decision making.

What will you do in this role?

The role will work closely with the Head of the Business Governance function, Operations colleagues, Compliance, the Underwriting function, and other stakeholders.

The below responsibilities are core to the role but potentially represent only two thirds of the role across an annual cycle.

The remaining capacity could be tailored to the skills, experience and interests of the successful applicant.

Core responsibilities of the role include leading or supporting with the following :

• Being an advocate for the need and value of a strong governance and control culture and help embed and strengthen this throughout interactions with the wider business.
• Ensuring effective governance arrangements within the Operations department, including :

o Being a critical friend by reviewing and challenging Operations colleagues on draft reporting materials with a view to enhancements being made in advance of the Operations governance meetings.

o Ensuring that KPIs are clearly defined and measured and that any variance to the expected standard carry meaningful explanations and path to green commentary.

o Consolidating reporting materials into a consistent, user-friendly reporting pack for Operations governance meetings

o Preparation of Operations reports for quarterly ExCo and Board meetings.

o Oversee the delivery of Operations management actions arising from 2nd and 3rd line reviews.

Providing SME governance support and services to a variety of committees across AXIS.Core components of the support include :

o Maintaining / updating committee Terms of Reference

o Assisting committees meet the requirements of the Terms of Reference (for example receiving adequate management information to fulfil oversight duties)

o Issuing meeting packs on a timely basis (by ensuring deadlines are clearly communicated and stakeholders are clear on what information is required).

o Recording meeting minutes as a formal record of the meeting.These are routinely shared with regulators.

o Maintaining action logs and following up with action owners between meetings.

o Managing the meeting calendar

Dependent on the profile of the successful applicant, the role has the scope to include the following responsibilities :

o Project Management

o Contributing to AXIS’s Conduct Risk function

o Assisting first line functions prepare for Regulatory Developments

o Undertaking Data Analysis and Reporting.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You :

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have :

• Experience in the insurance market
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, working to a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to build trust by operating with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Using initiative and being proactive
• Willingness to assist colleagues

What we prefer you to have :

• Experience in the Lloyd’s / London insurance market
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in respect of corporate governance and conduct
14 days ago