Governance & Controls Oversight Manager

Sompo International Holdings Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider seeks a Governance & Controls Oversight - Manager in London. The role involves providing governance oversight and managing reporting obligations. Ideal candidates will show strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management. Join the team to help streamline operations and ensure effective governance in a growing company.

Benefits

Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits

Generous Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Accomplished governance professional with high commitment to quality.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience of drafting Board Reports and good stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat service for UK Operations’ reporting requirements.
• Coordinate governance calendar and manage reporting queries.
• Lead coordination of necessary MI submissions and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Governance & Controls Oversight - Manager to join our Insurance Operations team.

Here at Sompo, we\'re undergoing a period of modernization and transformation, and we need entrepreneurial thinkers to help execute our strategic vision for growth. We\'re also on an exciting cultural transformation journey.

The Operational Risk, Controls and Resilience team (Operations) is looking for a dynamic individual that wants to help us shape and redefine our resilience and control environment to build an Operations function that has resilience at its heart.

Location: This position will be based out of our London office and you will be required to attend the office 3 days per week. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

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

We are looking for an experienced Governance Manager who can provide effective and efficient governance oversight and reporting services to the UK COO and their leadership team with a holistic view on our reporting obligations and controls attestations. Some of the expected responsibilities include:

• Provide a full secretariat service for UK Operations' reporting requirements (i.e. Operations and Risk Committee, Board etc.):
• Coordinate and maintain a governance calendar by acting as the first point of contact and 'gatekeeper' for all Operations governance and reporting queries
• Act as the custodian for the recording of necessary follow-ups and actions as well as relevant updates.
• Assist with the arrangement and reporting of board and committee effectiveness reviews, providing advice and assistance.
• Governance & Reporting Oversight:
• Lead the co-ordination and collating of all necessary MI submissions, forward agenda planning and the co-ordination of necessary reviews, papers etc.
• Establish, deliver and embed KPI based and metrics driven dashboards (i.e. monthly, quarterly) to provide impact-orientated management information (utilising PowerBI etc.)
• Undertake ad hoc governance activities and projects as directed by the COO.
• Working as 'One Team':
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with varying stakeholders within and beyond the Operations function whilst acting as an ambassador for Operations.
• Contribute to the team's business plan and delivery of team objectives by role-modelling leadership behaviours and instilling a culture of data ownership and accountability
• Keep up to date with best practice in governance and industry standards.

What you'll bring:

• Accomplished governance professional with good organisational skills, as well as a high commitment to quality with focus on accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated team player with the ability to meet multiple deadlines whilst ensuring expectations are managed throughout.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, with the aptitude to deal with complex issues.
• Experience of drafting Board Reports and dealing with stakeholders, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries.
• A commitment to being customer focused and proactively supporting the achievement of organisational initiatives, as well as able to anticipate business needs and forward plan.
• Can convey complex messages and concepts simply, focusing on core issues and actionable recommendations.
• A good problem solver and influencer.
• Feel excited about change and are looking to be part of a company that is growing and evolving.

Our Benefits

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today\'s world, what do we stand for?

We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organisational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About Us

Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment.

We\'re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings\' 130 years of innovation, we\'re committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.

Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.

We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.

Around the world, our 9,000+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges.

Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

To learn more visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com