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To provide 1st line management of risk and governance activities across COO functions, ensuring risk controls, internal policies and compliance/regulatory obligations are adhered to and audit actions completed. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence senior leaders to embed best practices across the organization. Additionally, the position will support the management of global intragroup services, ensuring alignment with service level agreements, regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
Job Responsibility:
Provide oversight and 1st line partnership for governance activities across COO functions (Change, Facilities, Data, Information Security, IT, Operational Resilience/Business Continuity, Procurement, Operations)
Design and execute an annual risk and controls assurance plan, including: Reviewing closed audit actions and incident controls
Validating self-attested controls
Assessing key controls and requirements embedded in COO policies
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with risk, audit, and regulatory obligations
Maintain and communicate a comprehensive compliance register, mapping ownership and obligations across COO functions
Deliver high-quality management information (MI) and insights to senior leadership and committees, highlighting performance, risks, and improvement opportunities
Stay ahead of regulatory developments and ensure impacted functions adopt appropriate processes in collaboration with Compliance and Risk teams
Drive maturity initiatives for the intragroup services framework, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Group Procurement function to review the Outsourcing Policy annually
Maintain a centralized register of intragroup arrangements and ensure: Governance structures and agreements are in place for oversight, performance reviews and escalation
Alignment with internal policies and regional regulatory requirements (CBI, PRA, FCA, MAS, CID, etc.)
Conduct quarterly and annual service reviews, collecting and analyzing performance KPIs, monitoring of remediation plans, audit findings, and risk incidents that relate to the services
Prepare and present MI packs for committees and Boards, providing meaningful insights and recommendations
Champion Beazley’s core values: Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing
Ensure compliance with all internal policies, procedures, and delegated authorities
Promote a culture of integrity, stakeholder focus, and continuous improvement
Participate in relevant committees and working groups as required
Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for the role as outlined by the line manager, the People & sustainability or assurance teams (Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit)
Requirements:
Must have extensive experience working in governance roles, i.e. risk & controls, audit or compliance
Experience writing reports at a senior Committee level
Strong stakeholder engagement experience at all levels
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at various levels
Strong verbal and written communication, including report writing for management audiences
Ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex issues
Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Proven experience in risk and control management within financial services or insurance
Deep understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Track record of delivering assurance programs and driving operational improvements
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and presenting to committees
Outcome-focused, proactive, and adaptable
Collaborative leader who fosters teamwork and accountability
Professional and diplomatic approach with high integrity