Risk Analyst, Finance

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Fixed Term Contract (Parental leave cover- up to 12 months)
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Hybrid working, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

As part of Line 1 Risk Team for AUSPAC Finance, supporting Line 1 Risk operations to ensure Finance risk management is in line with Group Risk Management Strategy, ensuring risk deliverables are met and delivered with quality in a timely manner.

Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk Analyst looking to take the next step in their career. Reporting into the Manager of Finance Risk, you will support the 1st Line of Defence Risk Operations to ensure that risk management in Finance is in line with Group Risk Management Strategy and risk deliverables are met and delivered with quality in a timely manner. You will foster best practice for risk, compliance and governance culture through implementation of effective risk management and uplift of risk awareness and maturity across all teams in AUSPAC Finance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic insight and advisory to support ongoing application of operational risk management activities, including but not limited to risk profiles, issue management and incident management
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the Finance Risk & Compliance Team plans to ensure these risk deliverables are achievable and measurable
• Determine own work priorities and activities within context of agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the Finance Risk & Compliance team
• Support the development and improvement of risk procedures and processes to ensure they continue to support the business in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support in Finance risk and compliance trainings
• Manage and analyse risk related data and produce standard and ad-hoc reports to ensure all stakeholders receive relevant and timely information
• Identify risks and assumptions associated with current or proposed solutions and ensure appropriate visibility and escalation where required.

About you

You will have demonstrated experience in the Financial Services industry in a Risk/Compliance Analyst role and are familiar with Risk and Compliance processes and have knowledge of FSA/local regulators’ requirements for insurers and insurance intermediation. In addition to this, you can analyse, isolate and interpret business needs and develop appropriate solutions, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

You will have:

• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and processes, financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, IFRS, SOX), and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, data analysis, and statistical methods for risk insight evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

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. Happy to talk flexible working!
• 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

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 in the Australian Workplace Equality Index – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 3rd in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers (medium programs) 2024 as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family Friendly Accredited employer since 2021
• Winner Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2023
• Winner Organisational Development category at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 2022

Apply now!

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

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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 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 [email protected]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Business Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

Application Close Date: 11/04/2025 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.