Claims Governance & Quality Assurance Specialist

Sompo; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sompo in Paris is looking for a Claims Governance & Quality Assurance Specialist. This role is crucial for strengthening the governance framework and enhancing claims quality across multiple jurisdictions.

With over 10 years of experience in insurance claims, the successful candidate will monitor J-SOX controls, conduct quality reviews, and produce KPI reports. Strong collaboration skills and proficiency in at least one additional European language are required.

Competitive benefits include health and wellness plans, savings programs, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in insurance claims or related fields.
• Experience in a multinational claims environment preferred.
• Fluency in English and one additional European language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent QA reviews of claims across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and monitor J-SOX controls related to claims processes.
• Produce regular claims KPI dashboards and management reports.
• Draft and improve claims guidelines and best-practice documents.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

University degree in Law, Insurance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

## Claims Governance & Quality Assurance SpecialistApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Paris, France: Madrid, Spain: Milan, Italy: Cologne, Germany: Barcelona, Spaintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R3992## **Job Description****Are you looking for your next opportunity?**Sompo International is seeking a **Claims Governance & Quality Asurance Specialist** to join our Continental Europe Claims team.As part of our expanding organisation, this role reports to the Head of Claims, Continental Europe, and plays a key part in strengthening our governance framework, enhancing claims quality, and supporting the profitable growth strategy of Sompo International in the region. The position spans multiple countries and requires close collaboration with local claims teams, Compliance, Finance, ERM & Operational Risk, and senior management.The role also acts as a key interface with Internal Audit, which oversees the J‐SOX framework as well as with the ERM & Operational Risk team, which manages RCSAs, incident/event reporting, and thematic reviews of material operational risk areas.Location: This position will be based in one of our **European Offices**, preferably in **Paris**. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.**Our business, your impact, our opportunity:**What you’ll be doing:1. Quality Assurance- Conduct independent QA reviews of claim files across lines of business and jurisdictions.- Identify trends, control gaps, and improvement opportunities for our claims handling.- Provide structured feedback to claims teams and support remediation plans.- Maintain and enhance QA frameworks, scoring methodologies, and reporting tools.- Monitor claims leakage indicators and support initiatives to reduce leakage.2. Claims Governance & Risk Controls- Coordinate and monitor J‐SOX controls related to claims processes.- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across the Continental Europe region.- Support fraud detection and prevention activities, including case triage, escalation, and follow‐up.- Ensure compliance with sanctions screening requirements and related controls.- Support Compliance in managing claims‐related complaints, including tracking, root‐cause analysis, and reporting.- Maintain governance documentation and act as primary contact for Internal Audit on J‐SOX testing and audit reviews.- Ensure timely delivery of control evidence, audit responses, and remediation actions.3. Reporting & Data Analytics- Produce regular and ad‐hoc claims KPI dashboards and management reports.- Analyse trends in claims performance, leakage, cycle times, QA outcomes, and operational risk events.- Translate claims data into actionable insights for senior management and cross‐functional stakeholders.- Support regulatory reporting and internal governance reporting requirements.4. Guidelines, Processes & Best Practices- Draft, update, and improve claims guidelines, procedures, and best‐practice documents.- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and market practices.- Support training, communication, and change‐management efforts to embed new processes across countries.- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Claims function.**What you’ll bring:**Experience- 10+ years of experience in insurance claims, claims governance, quality assurance, operational risk, internal audit, or a related function within a corporate insurance or reinsurance environment.- Experience working in a multinational or multi‐jurisdictional claims environment is strongly preferred.- Familiarity with J‐SOX, internal controls frameworks, or audit processes is a strong advantage.- Experience with data analytics, KPI reporting, or claims performance monitoring is desirable.- Exposure to P&C commercial lines (Property, Casualty, Specialty) is a plus.Skills & Competencies- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.- Excellent communication skills, able to provide constructive feedback and influence stakeholders.- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and countries.- Strong problem‐solving skills and a continuous‐improvement mindset.- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data‐visualisation tools is an asset.Education & Qualifications- University degree in Law, Insurance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Languages- Fluent English is required.- Fluency in at least one additional European language (French, Spanish, Italian, or German) is strongly preferred.At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:* Health & Wellness Benefits* Retirement & Savings Plans* Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance* Employee Assistance Program* Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits**Who we are and what we stand for:**At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo pageOur values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.