Governance Officer
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: UK Flexible (hybrid)
The opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Governance Officer to join the UK Financial Crime, Health & Safety Operations & Governance team within the first line of defence.
We are looking for someone who has experience in Governance and a desire to learn more about the Financial Crime / Health & Safety Risks. Practical experience of producing Management Information (MI) and analysis to extract meaningful insights, quality assurance, risk and control management and oversight, administration of formal meetings and ad-hoc project management support. Good stakeholder management of varying levels of seniority will be important.
The role provides the individual with a unique opportunity to work as part of a Governance Team who has oversight over Zurich’s management of the Financial Crime and Health & Safety risk management frameworks, across the UK’s General and Life Insurance business. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Operations, Compliance and market facing business units the successful candidate will bring a pragmatic and ‘can-do’ attitude to the role.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.
What will you be doing?
- Producing Management Information and support to drive meaningful insights
- Performing quality assurance over key controls to ensure our ongoing compliance and accuracy
- Administering Financial Crime/ Health & Safety risk and control environments
- Administration and support of key meetings, including the preparation of meeting packs and minute taking
- Ad-hoc project management support, as required by the team
- Management of key systems and tools utilised by the Financial Crime/ Health & Safety Team
What are we looking for?
- Experience of working with a Governance Team or applying Governance principles to a role
- Experience of producing Management Information, with an attention to detail for accuracy, reporting and trend analysis
- Experience of ad-hoc project management support, demonstrating an organised and timely approach to delivery
- Ability to quickly learn systems and tools, taking ownership for the administration
- Experience and willingness to prepare powerpoint presentations and minute taking of key meetings
- Strong stakeholder management skills
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid
