Senior Governance Manager

Fidelis is searching for a talented, experienced Governance Senior Manager to join its expanding Compliance team. The Governance Senior Manager will have the opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders to mature and manage the Governance standards across The Fidelis Partnership Group. This person will also have regular and direct access to the Head of Compliance Advice, Head of Compliance and the Global Chief Risk Officer. The Compliance team covers a comprehensive view of business, regulatory and legal requirements for this global business.

The successful candidate will be expected to act independently with little day-to-day oversight. The Governance Senior Manager is a senior position and will be expected to use their skills to help influence our nimble and innovative business. This role will provide unique insight and access into the world-class underwriting process and market-leading proprietary systems along with all other key functions for the business.

The Governance Senior Manager will have to be highly organised, detail orientated and an effective stakeholder manager. This person will need to be a strong communicator (written and verbal) with a high level of emotional intelligence. We are looking for someone with notable experience in the Specialty / General Insurance and Compliance / Legal or Company Secretary functions but are open to candidates with the requisite skills and comparable experience in other sectors.

The Governance Senior Manager will be instrumental in overseeing the decision making, policy standards and committee design for the functions serving all portfolios under TFP's management, including two Lloyd's of London syndicates and the company market (namely, the Fidelis Insurance Group)., * Design, implement and maintain a Governance Map for key committees, decisions and monitoring activity across The Fidelis Partnership Group

• Chair and mature the existing Policy Working Group including progressing actions and escalating issues as required
• Develop, implement and maintain a Compliance Framework which brings together the all the responsibilities and workstreams of the Compliance function into one place
• Advise various function holders as to how they can mature their approach to governing the activities in their respective roles by providing subject matter expertise and support
• Drafting relevant inputs to regular reports for boards, board committees, external publications and management committees across the Group
• Further develop and mature the SM&CR (and equivalent for non-UK jurisdictions where applicable) arrangements including assignment and assessment of SMF and Certification staff, as well as the fit and proper requirements and Management Responsibilities Map
• Develop strong relationships and work alongside the Company Secretary team (not replace them) to ensure alignment of governance standards across key forums
• Further develop and maintain a register of Conflicts of Interest and Gifts & Hospitality, including auditing the relevant business functions as required and escalating issues as they arise., * Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
• We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
• This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
• We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
• We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.

Do you have experience in Microsoft PowerPoint?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong in stakeholder management, business writing and presentation skills

• University degree, preferably in Legal, English or Business/Economics
• Strong preference for candidates with advanced degree or relevant industry qualifications
• Strong academic background and business acumen
• Experience with international standards of governance and corporate responsibilities
• Experience in a Legal, Compliance, CoSec or Business Management role with a strong preference for candidates that have experience in the General/Specialty Insurance Industry
• Experience in drafting policies and procedures
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience working with Financial Regulators across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., PRA/FCA, CBI, BMA, FSRM)
• Must be a strong critical thinker who can interrogate information to ensure it makes sense and provide challenge when required
• Must be able to balance working on detailed projects and maintaining the ability to step back to understand enterprise risks
• Must be able to respond positively during busy periods through multi-tasking and effective prioritization against needs of business

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group. Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns., The Fidelis Partnership Ethos At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference. * We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence. * Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space. * We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader. * We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals. * We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide. Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.