Head of Operational Risk

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia QBE Full time
Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee- Location: Sydney- Type: Permanent, full time

The opportunity


QBE's Australia Pacific (AUSPAC) Division is embarking on an enterprise digital transformation, which is fundamentally different to anything undertaken previously.

The AUSPAC Modernisation will materially improve our customer, partner, and employee experiences to deliver our AUSPAC strategy.

By placing value and emphasis on a human centred approach, we will be there for people when they need us most, driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.

To ensure effective operational risk management of this Modernisation, we are currently hiring for the Head of Operational Risk - Modernisation role.

Your new role


As a key first line of defence for the operational risk of the AUSPAC Modernisation, this role will be crucial to ensure that program risks are effectively anticipated and managed.


To do this, you will:

  • Lead first line risk management and control testing
  • Collaborate closely with operational risk peers and partners in first, second and third line risk to ensure alignment
  • Provide commercially and technically astute, pragmatic recommendations which balance risk with opportunity
  • Set up the Modernisation for success through proactive risk management and guidance on corrective actions
  • Be the central point of contact for all Modernisation related risk activities including the coordination of all operational risk management functions, risk governance, regulatory and compliance and risk performance tracking
About you


Key to your success will be your ability to demonstrate expertise in risk management principles within a complex, regulated environment.

You will have strong consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to provide practical, pragmatic risk solutions in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

You will also have- A strong sense of autonomy and leadership, with an ability to drive outcomes through others within a matrix environment- Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills, developing extensive networks to drive thought leadership- Demonstrated ability to work within an environment of ambiguity and change, reprioritising outcomes as and when required- Experience with Agile ways of working and large scale enterprise transformation including regulatory approvals will be highly valued

About QBE


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.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success.

We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than more than 11,000 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.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too?

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.

As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

  • 'Hybrid Working'
  • mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
  • 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
  • The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
  • Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums-
  • Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

  • 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
  • 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
  • Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer since the definitive national LGBTIQ+ benchmark for workplace inclusion recognising employers achieving Gold status for 4 or more years
  • Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
  • Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
  • Family First accredited employer since 2021
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for

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