Senior Compliance Officer/ Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer, Global Markets Legal & Comp

Description

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary :

The Senior Compliance Officer or AVP, Compliance Officer will assist with providing compliance advice and services to support Allied World Australia wholesale and retail general insurance business activities for compliance with APRA, ASIC and other applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Job Duties :

• Develop and execute an annual local compliance plan and provide relevant regulatory and compliance policy updates and advice to management and colleagues

• Carry out compliance reviews and trainings, and ensure appropriate controls and mechanisms are in place to manage compliance requirements

• Serve in any designated local compliance officer-related roles, as needed and assigned

• Communicate with and assist in managing relationships with APRA, ASIC and other relevant authorities and trade associations

• Maintain knowledge of the Australia branch's current business activities, and maintain awareness of laws and regulations to ensure compliance and update the business, as needed

• Manage relationships with other legal, risk, compliance and company colleagues to contribute to and implement Group initiatives, share best practices and enable effective communication and understanding of global/regional legal, risk and compliance issues

• Assist with compliance for Allied World's other Asia Pacific branches, as needed

• Manage special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum six years of compliance experience in the financial services sector

• Experience with insurance and reinsurance (particularly P&C and A&H business), data protection, sanctions, anti-money laundering, and anti-bribery and corruption matters within Australia and Asia Pacific

• Experience dealing with APRA and ASIC and other regulators in Asia Pacific

• Knowledge of Australia laws and regulations and other Asia Pacific jurisdictions

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), as well as strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to consider local, regional and Group business considerations when providing compliance advice

• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey

• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program

• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Melbourne, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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