It Governance Specialist

IT Governance Specialist

At Youi, we don’t believe in conforming to the status quo. We’re not your typical insurance company – and that goes for our approach to both selling insurance and hiring our team. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels. We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that makes us truly stand out. Our company values reflect this – we are a dynamic, human-focused, honest, and passionate team who is dedicated to providing awesome service to our customers. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. At Youi, we’re not afraid to be different, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry.

About the role

Our IT Governance team have an opportunity for an IT Governance Specialist to join their team and play a key part in the implementation of Youi’s IT Governance Framework. You will play a hands-on role in managing first line IT risk management and governance practices, IT compliance and first line IT assurance. As part of this role, you will contribute with oversight, uplifting processes, improving control’s effectiveness, and generating value in IT through risk-based decisions.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Youi’s IT Governance Framework

Maintain Youi’s IT and Cyber Security control governance framework.

IT governance reporting, IT policy creation, reviews, and updates.

IT process analysis and processes improvement recommendations.

Monitor and measure IT governance metrics.

Participate in internal and external audit engagements.

Collaborate and deliver key IT governance initiatives.

First Line IT Risk Management

Facilitate IT risk reviews and assessments with key stakeholders.

Maintain IT enterprise risk register with key stakeholders.

Maintain IT Key Risk Indicator (KRI) dashboards.

Managing end-toend process for IT risk Incidents.

Manage IT issues and findings.

Facilitate business continuity management activities.

IT Compliance

Monitor compliance requirements and prepare key documentation to the regulators.

First Line IT Assurance

IT Controls Assurance – First Line of Defence (1LOD).

Cyber Security Controls Assurance – 1LOD.

Process mapping and identifying gaps.

Communicate gaps to the controls owners and facilitate the process for remediation activities (including control’s optimisation and processes improvements).

Assist with 1LOD assurance planning activities and reporting requirements as required.

About you

Relevant qualification in information technology, risk management, commerce, business, finance, or other related fields.

As a Specialist, you will need to have demonstrated experience in a role with similar responsibilities.

Business and report writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Highly organised.

Passion for technology.

High level of integrity and professional accountability.

Ability to embrace change in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain knowledge, skills, and qualifications/memberships as necessary.

Commercially minded with the ability to hit the ground running through proven experience.

Excellent stakeholder management at all levels of the business.

Proactive in identifying obligations, risks, and opportunities.

Advantageous

Further qualifications in line with position objectives

Experience in the insurance industry

Cyber Security GRC, Data analytics and data governance skills

Knowledge in practical application of APRA CPS 234 Information Security

Knowledge of the Australian Privacy Principles, and APRA regulations relevant to IT

The Youi Difference 

We are well known for having one of the best company cultures in Australia. Whether it is chatting to our CEO in the elevator (who favours shorts and a T-shirt!) or sharing your favourite camping spots with a colleague whilst waiting for your haircut or massage at The Hub at HQ, everyone is warm, friendly, and approachable and you will love getting to know the talented people that call Youi home.

We live and breathe our “Human” values and embrace flexible working. We have team members who work remotely and on different schedules, designed to suit their needs with a focus on employee wellbeing. We believe when you are feeling your best, you will do your best work and that means awesome outcomes for our customers and our community. 

How to apply 

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