Head of IT Risk

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia QBE Full time

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Head of IT Risk
- Location: Sydney
- Type: Permanent, full time

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Head of IT Risk to lead and manage our Line 1 technology risk functions across QBE AUSPAC division and into QBE Global Technology Risk. Reporting to General Manager, Technology Strategy and Governance, this role will ensure oversight and management of IT risk initiatives, compliance tracking, and ongoing communication with both Line 2 risk team and our Group Tech Risk team.

This role includes leading a small team and offers an opportunity to significantly impact our risk management practices within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your new role

In this role, you will:

- Oversee and manage all aspects of technology risk across AUSPAC divisional Technology and QBE Global Technology & Operations.
- Track and report technology risks to the Chief Information Officer, ensuring risk insights are well-documented and communicated effectively.
- Serve as the primary interface with Group Technology Risk and Line 2 risk contacts, ensuring alignment and support on cross-functional risk activities.
- Contribute to monthly IT risk committee meetings, driving key conversations and reporting on risk management progress.
- Design and execute risk management initiatives, from inception through implementation, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
- Manage and mentor a team of two, fostering professional growth and supporting operational goals.

About you

You will bring:

- a comprehensive understanding of technology in a risk environment with hand on experience
- Be adaptable, organized and able to engage with high-level stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing IT risk within a complex and regulated environment
- Strong operational understanding of the technology lifecycle & risk metrics
- Ability to communicate effectively with high-level executives and stakeholders, adapting as priorities shift.
- Highly organized, able to multitask, and comfortable managing evolving priorities.

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 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.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen

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’ - a 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
- Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
- Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
- Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
- Family First accredited employer since 2021

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at

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