Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a new team member to join their Technology Audit/Compliance team as an Assistant Vice President of Technology Governance, Risk, Audit, and Compliance within our Boston, MA office. The Assistant Vice President will take an active, leadership role in the execution of our Technology audit, compliance, and risk frameworks, while collaborating closely with both internal and external partners. In this newly created role, there is significant opportunity for career growth while assisting in the expansion of our evolving global audit/compliance/risk landscape. This is an opportunity to provide significant impact working with external global regulators and internal regional legal and compliance teams from an enterprise-wide position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Facilitate regularly scheduled Technology with responsible parties regarding outstanding requests and/or questions.
• Maintain, organize, and store audit evidence in preparation for upcoming scheduled audits.
• Request, collect, review, and assess compliance reports from external organizations (i.e. SOC 2 type 2 reports).
• Conduct internal Technology audits (i.e. health checks) and assess the effectiveness of current controls and processes in place.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and executing additional internal Technology audit/compliance/risk activities.
• Coordinate with team members regarding the remediation status of closing out identified audit gaps.
• Provide support to our offices from both a U.S. and global perspective (i.e. Asia, Europe, etc.) regarding the fulfillment of external audit requests and obligations.
• Analyze global Technology regulatory authorities (i.e. GDPR, APRA, MAS, etc.) and coordinate with individuals to ensure controls are in place to meet requirements.
• Attend/participate in e-learning training sessions to increase background knowledge of the ever-evolving Technology regulatory landscape.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 15+ years of experience managing and working in an Technology audit/compliance/risk function with a general understanding (at minimum) in several of the Technology audit/compliance/risk topics listed below:
- Active Directory, password standards, user access provisioning/deprovisioning, user access reviews, change management, batch jobs/backups, disaster recovery, service accounts, patch management, risk assessment.
- Solid background knowledge of US domestic Technology regulations (i.e., SOX, CCPA, PCI, NY-DFS etc.) is recommended.
- Background knowledge of global Technology regulations (i.e., GDPR, MAS, APRA, BAFIN etc.) is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and communicate effectively and efficiently with others domestically and globally.
- Previous experience working with auditing tools and software (i.e. Workiva, AuditBoard, Vanta, Drata, Protect etc.) is a plus.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).
- Life Insurance (for you and your family).
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Parental Leave.
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $180,000.00 to $225,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills Required
- 15+ years experience managing and working in a Technology audit/compliance/risk function
- General understanding of Active Directory, password standards, user access provisioning/deprovisioning, user access reviews, change management, batch jobs/backups, disaster recovery, service accounts, patch management, risk assessment
- Experience conducting internal Technology audits and assessing effectiveness of controls and processes
- Ability to coordinate remediation and communicate effectively with domestic and global stakeholders
- Solid background knowledge of US domestic Technology regulations (e.g., SOX, CCPA, PCI, NY-DFS)
- Background knowledge of global Technology regulations (e.g., GDPR, MAS, APRA, BAFIN)
- Previous experience with auditing tools and software (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, Vanta, Drata, Protect)
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is an organization committed to providing long-term risk solutions and claims care to our customers backed by the financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re passionate about analyzing risk markets and tailoring insurance solutions that provide businesses with the flexibility they need to pursue opportunities. Accessibility, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are at the core of how we conduct business. Ease of doing business is a priority, which means our teammates are empowered to collaborate and think creatively to achieve customer satisfaction. Our company culture puts a premium on responsiveness so we can get business done effectively, efficiently, and thoroughly. Come learn more about our products and services, our mission and our culture at www.bhspecialty.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bhspecialty.
