Underwriting Quality and Governance Analyst

About the Role Under direct supervision, performs moderate to complex underwriting quality and governance duties to contribute to the development and management of underwriting quality and governance processes across the business area. The role provides assurance that underwriting operates in compliance with rules and regulations and supports governance tools and procedures development. What You'll Do

• Provide assurance that the underwriting business operates effectively, and in accordance with agreed rules and regulations.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of governance tools and quality control processes; assist the development and maintenance of underwriting procedures manuals.
• Handle a range of analysis and advice to support the development of effective local and central governance processes and practices.
• Monitor activity to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for remedial action.
• Support regulatory compliance and governance-related regulatory matters; assist with ensuring business compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively develop self and others, and contribute to the continuous development of governance tools, processes and supporting activity to improve underwriting efficiency and effectiveness
• Carry out tasks such as preparation of documentation to support project delivery to time and quality standards.
• Identify and comply with the main principles relevant to legal and regulatory controls governing standard work practices.
• Collect evidence from established sources and deliver accurate decisions to customers, facilitating decisions on wider customer issues.
• Provide clear explanations for underwriting decisions, sharing technical information to build relationships with customers/distributors.
• Resolve operational day-to-day problems referred from other functions, ensuring efficient and high-quality service to distributors and customers. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s Degree or around 2 years of experience in the underwriting area.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy/techniques.
• Ability to effectively assess risk.
• Ability to work in a team environment.