Chief Enterprise Compliance Officer

• Location: Sydney  

• Type: Permanent, full time 

• Hybrid role working within a global function 

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group   

The opportunity 

The Chief Enterprise Compliance Officer is a senior leadership role critical to QBE’s success, shaping and leading the Group compliance strategy and global policy framework across a complex international enterprise. Reporting to the Group Chief Compliance Officer, the role partners closely with divisional teams to manage regulatory risk, drive simplification, enable data use and technology applications, and translate strategy into practical, effective outcomes. 

About QBE   

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role 

A high-performing Compliance function is critical to QBE’s success, and as Chief Enterprise Compliance Officer you will be in a key senior position to support the development and management of our Group Compliance strategy and global policy frameworks. In collaboration with Divisional Compliance teams, you will manage risks across our diverse global enterprise, achieving positive results and building strong communities of practice in Compliance.  

Key to success in this role is translating QBE’s vision and strategy into operational deliverables while working on continuous improvement and ongoing simplification of our compliance systems, processes and practices. Leading a team of specialists you will be a key contributor to the function and a thought leader to help solve problems across the business. 

Key accountabilities include: 

• Proactively inputting to the strategic direction of Risk and Compliance, delivering simplification and alignment opportunities across QBE. 

• Ownership of global compliance policies and advisory for important Group policies and procedures.

• Provide second line compliance oversight of shared services and head office functions.

• Driving and overseeing the Group Compliance monitoring program. 

• Lead the identification and research to interpret legal and regulatory requirements (regulatory and compliance horizon scanning) to proactively respond and mature global compliance policy.

• Building strong and effective global Compliance communities of practice, in collaboration with Divisional Compliance, for thought leadership, best practice and problem-solving outcomes.  

• Providing practical advice and support in respect of compliance matters, acting as the compliance lead in the satisfactory completion of projects and other initiatives requiring compliance team support to drive and deliver business improvements.

About you 

This is an opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional with a strong technical background in building and implementing effective compliance programs including policies and frameworks.

Ideally you will have demonstrable practitioner experience working in risk and compliance in financial services, with insurance industry experience being highly regarded for this recruitment. 

Further skills and experience for the role: 

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to build and maintain effective relationships across our global business

• Strong people management, coaching and team leadership capabilities 

• Ability to influence and alignment with QBE’s core cultural DNA 

• Ability to learn, analyse, overcome challenges and solve problems in a team environment 

• Confident at presenting and able to represent team in a range of forums 

• Conceptual and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail 

• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities 

• International experience across complex organisations will be well regarded 

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 

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Awards & Recognition  

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

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards  

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises 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 [email protected].  #LI-AUSPAC

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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.