Gallagher - Manager - Governance/Risk & Compliance (4-7 yrs)

Company Description:

Gallagher is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm dedicated to serving communities worldwide.

We help clients address risk, protect assets, recover from losses, and face the future with confidence.

Our services include property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer, employee benefits consulting, and more.

Role Description:

- This is a full-time hybrid role for a Officer Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Gallagher's Mumbai/Pune location, with flexibility for remote work.

- A Governance Officer is- responsible for ensuring an organization adheres to its established policies, procedures, and regulations by providing advice on governance practices, managing compliance, overseeing recordkeeping, and supporting the implementation of best practices to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity, often reporting to a senior governance manager or board level executives.

Key responsibilities of a Governance Officer may include:

- Policy Development and Review: Drafting, updating, and maintaining organizational policies and procedures to reflect current regulations and best practices.

- Compliance Monitoring: Assessing adherence to internal and external regulations, identifying potential compliance risks, and implementing corrective actions.

- Risk Management: Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating governance-related risks across the organization.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating governance policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders, including employees, management, and the board.

- Recordkeeping and Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of governance activities, including meeting minutes, policy documents, and compliance reports.

- Internal Audit Support: Collaborating with internal audit teams to review governance controls and processes.

- Training and Awareness: Conducting training sessions for employees on governance policies and procedures.

- Reporting and Analysis: Preparing regular reports on governance compliance status and identifying areas for improvement.

- Legal and Regulatory Updates: Staying informed about relevant legal and regulatory changes impacting the organization.

Required Skills for a Governance Officer:

- Strong analytical skills: Ability to assess complex situations, identify potential risks, and interpret data.

- Excellent communication skills: Clear and concise communication with various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

- Detail-oriented: Precise attention to detail to ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance.

- Legal and regulatory knowledge: Understanding of relevant laws and regulations impacting the industry.

- Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple governance initiatives and projects.

- Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.