Americas Risk and Governance Officer

2 weeks ago


Canada CO3005 Lloyd's Canada Inc. Toronto (Branch) Full time

Americas Risk and Governance Officer page is loaded Americas Risk and Governance Officer Apply locations Lloyd's Canada: Toronto time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R3541

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market’s brightest minds , working together for a braver world.

Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow’s progress isn’t limited by today’s risks.

Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that’s more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you’ll find a home at Lloyd’s – build a braver future with us.

Lloyd’s Canada is seeking to recruit a Risk and Governance Officer for the America’s based out of our Toronto office.

This role would be focused on supporting the Americas first-line risk landscape whilst collaborating with the risk management function, Global Network Central Team and wider Markets function. This role will ensure that the Americas and its business, legal and regulatory risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed within risk appetites set by the Lloyd’s Council. This new role will support the Regional Director & President, Americas, in fulfilling all Regional Oversight Group and Global Network Committee responsibilities and provide support for strategic business initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities

Contribute towards the successful delivery of the Lloyd’s risk framework by leading the risk and control assessment process which provides assurance to the Lloyd’s Council that risks are being managed within risk appetite.

Support Americas risk landscape by leading and contributing to the delivery of a range of risk management tools and reports to assess the key operational risks, principally people, process, systems and external risks arising from the activities of the Corporation. Maintain ongoing monitoring of the key current and emerging operational risks facing Lloyd’s.

Liaise with a range of stakeholders, including at senior levels, across Lloyd’s to gather, assess and report key risk information, for example in reviewing the Lloyd’s risk register and risk appetites. 

To support on Americas first line-risks and issues arising from the Lloyd’s overall risk profile. To engage effectively with risk representatives and other risk specialists embedded across the business.

Managing, supporting and coordinating the various regional governance, compliance, and risk accountabilities such as the Americas Regional Oversight Group (ROG), Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Controls testing and Global Policy attestations. This will also include all relevant preparation for the Global Network Committee (GNC).

Support or lead specific strategic projects in the Americas region as required.

Support the Regional Director & President, Americas, with the preparation of briefings for upcoming meetings, conferences, presentations and media engagements.

Plan and create collateral for internal and external meetings and presentations – liaising with the Corporate Affairs team as appropriate.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in the Americas, London and throughout the Lloyd’s global network.

Make appropriate decisions and using initiative, delegate work to others on behalf of the Regional Director & President, Americas

Lead key business activities including planning and control of market development and related outreach to external stakeholders 

Skills Knowledge and Experience

Clear articulate communicator – exhibiting diplomacy, sound judgement and discretion at all times.

A proven ability to influence, and facilitate compromise when required.

Ability to challenge/communicate at a senior level.

Excellent organisational and writing skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Confidence and experience making informed decisions.

Self-motivated, resourceful, and highly proactive

Ability to operate in a complex and regulated market environment with multiple stakeholders

Ability to contribute to functional goal definition and to establish priorities with clear responsibilities

Ability to challenge the status quo and manage constructive conflict.

Politically astute, with good judgement

Understanding of Lloyd’s and the global property/casualty insurance industry. 

Understanding of Risk Management, including knowledge of key risk concepts and approaches and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical business solutions.

Knowledge of regulatory practice expectations of good governance, risk management and risk control practices within the insurance industry

Working with or in a Risk Function or in a front line operational role

Collaborating with a team and stakeholders to deliver high quality outputs

Planning, execution and leadership of processes and controls

Contributing to change within a fast-paced, complex environment

Managing a number of complex projects simultaneously

Please note the below benefits are for the UK only. These vary for the different countries you are applying for outside of the UK.

Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us – Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in. One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments,we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development. You can read more about diversity and inclusion on our website .

By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems.

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Please note, clicking on this link does not register your application for the vacancy About Us

Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in and in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We will invest in attracting the best talent to Lloyd’s, making sure recruitment is targeted at bringing in the skills we need to evolve.

We will develop a talent pipeline that provides us with the key capabilities we will need for the future. To also create a culture in which every employee fulfils their full potential, ensuring that leaders role-model the behaviours we expect in ourselves and others.

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