Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Project Risk Specialist
London (Hybrid)
Fixed Term (18 Months)
At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.
We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.
The opportunity
We’re excited to be hiring a Project Risk Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative Risk Management team on a full-time, fixed term basis. You’ll be part of a supportive team that thrives on teamwork and innovation, where your expertise will be valued as we work together to support, challenge and run smoothly activities across the Transformation portfolio of QBE European Operations.
This is a unique chance to make a real impact, shape decisions, and be part of something truly exceptional!
Your new role
As part of a dynamic 2nd line Risk function, reporting to the Project Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
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Transformation Risk: Dive into high-impact projects and programs, offering valuable insights and 2nd line support. Represent EO Risk in key forums, providing impactful challenge and expert opinions on Transformation Risk.
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2nd Line Deep Dives: Lead strategic and operational deep dives, offering fresh perspectives and supporting business decision-making. Build strong relationships with stakeholders while delivering actionable insights that drive change.
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Stakeholder Management: Become a trusted risk partner for the EO Transformation Office, providing robust, independent oversight and challenge. Your relationships will establish you as a key Risk contact across the business.
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Risk Management Framework: Collaborate with the EO Risk team to support and enhance our Risk Management Framework, championing effective collaboration and demonstrating strong risk management practices.
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Impactful Communications: Seize opportunities to deliver powerful presentations, ensuring key messages are communicated clearly and professionally, while acting on feedback to continuously improve.
About You
This role within the Project Risk team presents a unique opportunity for an adaptable and inquisitive individual who is eager to learn quickly, confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, comfortable in a dynamic environment, and enthusiastic about challenging the status quo through creative thinking.
Skills you'll need:
- Good knowledge of general insurance business, as well as the main lines of business and operations of a global re/insurer
- Some experience in project delivery or knowledge of project delivery methods desirable
- Ability to operate at pace in a changing environment with sound organisational skills
- Curiosity and tenacity in delivery to drive change within the business
- Ability to quickly distil information and data to provide insights
- Good influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
- Good presentation and report production with great attention to detail
- Conversant with risk management processes, language and tools/systems
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
#LI-Hybrid
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.
At My Best - QBE Benefits
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
QBE Awards
Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer
You can view all our awards here
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
