Reinsurance Governance Manager | £50k | 25 days A/L

  • Location
    Folkestone, Kent
  • Category
    Financial Services - Actuarial
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    £ 42000 - £ 50000 / Year
  • OrganizationType
    Home/Office


Are you passionate about the full Reinsurance value chain? Are you self-motivated, ambitious, and passionate about Governance topics? Are you willing to demonstrate a performance culture in your daily activities? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you in our clients Global Operational Resilience & Governance team!


Join our client's team as a Reinsurance Governance Manager and be the first point of contact for your business partners related to all their operational, compliance, and financial risk topics. You will work closely with business partners across the process value chain to continuously improve their risk and compliance framework. Your role will involve collaborating with a broad network of professionals, actively exchanging knowledge, and supporting global initiatives.


Location: Folkestone Kent, near to the stunning Southeast Coast


Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 DOE


Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm


Benefits: 25 days annual leave, free parking + a free lunch everyday


As the Reinsurance Governance Manager, your main responsibilities will include:



  • Maintaining and improving the risk control framework of Reinsurance business

  • Providing Governance support to Valuation and Analysis teams globally

  • Partnering with business leaders to maintain a robust risk and control framework

  • Advising the business on any operational risk or governance matters

  • Driving identification of potential gaps in controls and areas for improvement or simplification

  • Leading or contributing to governance work streams of key group projects

  • Collaborating with assurance functions to drive greater value for the organisation

  • Using data analytics and visualisations to highlight concerns and for monitoring


The Operational Resilience & Governance Team sits under Business Excellence and delivers on a wide range of business objectives. They are an integrated unit that aligns governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal control efforts to create a comprehensive approach to managing operational and legal & compliance risks.


To excel in this role, we are looking for someone who is an excellent teammate with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to connect the dots end-to-end and build effective working relationships with stakeholders across markets and different functional areas. Your ability to deliver high-quality results with a sense of ownership, and your positive attitude towards ambiguity and diverse topics, will be crucial.


What we would like you to have:



  • Insurance/reinsurance operational experience and/or Actuarial or Risk expertise

  • Good understanding of actuarial methods, IFRS accounting principles, and information systems

  • Deep knowledge of the three lines of defence concept

  • Experience in leading projects and change initiatives

  • Experience in driving improved use of data to manage risks is a plus

  • University degree or equivalent business experience

  • Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage


Next steps:


If you are excited about working in a diverse and global team, driving risk management and governance initiatives, then we would love to hear from you! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Apply now to join our client's global Operational Resilience & Governance team and take your career to new heights.


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Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on 01233 611780 ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).


We look forward to your application.

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