Risk Officer

Description:

With a history spanning over 120 years, we are proud and passionate about the service and support we provide to our clients. As a leading, national medical indemnity insurer to the healthcare profession, we play a significant role in protecting and supporting our clients in their practice of medicine. MIGA provides insurance protection backed by a range of support services, which encompass insurance advice, risk management education, claims management and medico-legal support, advocacy, and peer support. We are a dynamic, multifaceted business seeking a Risk, Legal & Compliance Officer, with passion and drive to support the business.

Your new role

This role reports to MIGA’s Risk and Corporate Governance Manager, and is responsible for:

• Ensuring that compliance is maintained with MIGA’s Contract Management Framework, including assisting with drafting and review of contracts, providing advice to the business on contract requirements and maintaining the Contracts Register
• Providing assistance to risk and compliance management across the Group
• Assisting with the management and drafting of risk and compliance related Company policies
• Maintaining awareness of changes to legislative and regulatory requirements and assessing the potential impact to the Group

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate risk management and/or contract management
• Sound knowledge of contract requirements and components, including contract negotiations
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good understanding of APRA and ASIC requirements as they apply to general insurers
• Good understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements, especially in relation to insurance/financial services
• Degree in Law or equivalent preferred but not required
• Diploma, or equivalent studies in Risk Management highly desirable