Market Derived Income Governance Adviser

Job description

The Market Derived Income (MDI) Review Team is a central governance team for Willis Towers Watson, facilitating the process to ensure that all arrangements which earn MDI revenue are in accordance with law, regulation and Willis Towers Watson Policy. MDI revenue is an important element of income for the Company; however the Company has a duty to act in the interest of our clients. Accordingly we must only enter into arrangements to earn MDI when there is evidence that we have mitigated the conflict with this duty through a number of key controls such as disclosure and segregation of duties.

The MDI Review Team is responsible for ensuring that submissions of MDI arrangements to the approval process are complete and that each arrangement receives the appropriate level of scrutiny given the associated risk. The existing team of 6, have accumulated significant knowledge since the team was established in 2014 and each specialize in reviewing arrangements from different geographies given the local nuances in regulation. They sit in a Nashville, New York, Mumbai and also the UK. We are seeking to strengthen our capability in the UK given that this is where the majority of MDI revenue within the Company is generated currently.

The review process involves collaboration with colleagues in Compliance and Legal and significant interaction with the business at all levels. The team report into the Office of the General Counsel with significant oversight of the work they perform being delivered by the Market Derived Income Committee which is chaired by the Head of Corporate Risk and Broking.

The Role 

The role requires a good knowledge of insurance and broking regulations and strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact with colleagues at all levels.

This will include:

·  Assess information on MDI arrangements submitted for review.
·  Conduct detailed analysis against rules that the arrangement, specific to its type, must comply with.
·  Question evidence submitted and escalate those arrangements which do not meet the governance framework, referring to more experienced members of the team for advice when necessary.
·  Use the MDI portal to record and evidence that an arrangement has met the governance framework or otherwise.
·  Support the business in understanding MDI governance requirement though formal and informal training.
·  Support the MDI Review Team in monitoring and reporting on the workflow of arrangements submitted for review.

The Requirements


Essential

·  Understanding of insurance and broking regulation
·  Understanding of the principles of insurance
·  Understanding of the London insurance market
·  Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
·  Ability to quickly absorb, analyse, and act upon information
·  Detail oriented, with ability to maintain accuracy
·  Highly organized with the ability to manage own workload by handling multiple priorities, whilst complying with deadlines
·  Works well independently and as an integral part of a team
·  IT literate – knowledge of Microsoft office packages needed
·  A strong desire to learn.

Desirable

·  A second language
·  Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. 

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com .


Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

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