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Form of workTime Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
- Location: Sydney
- Type: Permanent, full time
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable professional to join QBE Insurance in the position of Senior Manager, Strategic Risk & Stress Testing. In this role you will be responsible for supporting key deliverables that form part of the Group Strategic Risk Management Team (SRM) accountabilities.
A key part of this role will be coordinating and driving the Group risk review of the business plan, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Attestation process and mid-year performance health check as it relates to the SRM team accountabilities. This includes supporting the Head of Strategic Risk (HoSRM) with the planning, design of attestation packs, planning and coordination of responses, challenge and advice to FP&A and Divisional CRO senior stakeholders as it relates to the risk review of the Divisional and Group Business plans for the purposes of the GCRO opinion on the achievability of the strategic organisational plan.
The basis of challenge will be formed off the role's involvement and accountability for developing, maintaining, and executing key oversight and challenge activities as part of the Group-wide stress and scenario testing program of work and insights from the Group Top Risk profile.
Your new role
- Support the planning of the annual CRO review of the Group Business Plan (including half yearly health check)
- Support the HoSRM in providing oversight and challenge to the achievability of the Plan in the context of the risk exposure and long-term organizational strategy;
- Co-ordinate CRO Plan attestations in relation to the Groups business plan to enable a bottom-up" view of key risks to the confidence in the achievability of the plan and key actions and initiatives identified in the delivery of the plan;
- Co-ordinate and collaborate with Group FP&A teams during the half year and full year business plan processes to obtain timely visibility of Group outlook and associated risk identification in the lead up to the Risk and Finance reporting;
- Performing the 2LOD responsibilities in providing independent review and challenge of Stress Testing assumptions and outputs and second line opinion on Stress Testing outcome papers.
- Coordinating for materially significant scenarios and an annual review of the Stress Testing effectiveness to be submitted to the ERC.
- Perform role of Secretary of the Group Stress Testing Working Group (STWG)
- Advise and support to Divisional risk teams in implementing stress & scenario and Strategic Risk processes.
- Build strong relationships globally to enable a collaborative and transparent relationship stakeholders and business partners.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced professional with reporting, research or risk management experience in similar role, preferably within financial services.
You will also have;
- Knowledge on best practice of risks, controls and financial drivers.
- Strong interpersonal & relationship building skills - able to influence & engage with stakeholders at senior levels of the organisation.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time pressure and meet deadlines by applying strong project management skills.
- Strong risk management skills across a variety of risk processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Analytical skills and ability to identify trends.
- Demonstrated ability of Problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
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
- Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
- Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
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
- Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
- 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
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ***********@qbe.com
Application Close Date: 18/04/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
