Senior Risk Oversight Manager

QBE


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

This role provides Line 2 risk oversight across the AUSPAC Transformation and Modernisation Programs with a focus on strengthening risk culture enhancing program governance and ensuring clear visibility of key risks across a significant multi-year transformation portfolio.
The role partners closely with senior transformation leaders to provide independent challenge and influence decision-making supporting the effective identification assessment and management of risk throughout program delivery. It is also responsible for delivering clear and insightful reporting to executive stakeholders and the Board.
The position contributes to embedding disciplined risk practices and improving how risk is governed and managed across large-scale change initiatives.

SeniorRiskOversightManager

Role Highlights

  • Location:Sydney

  • Type:Permanent

  • Play a pivotal role shaping risk oversight across QBEs most significant enterprisewide transformation programs.

  • Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Werelooking for a strategic and influentialmanagerto provide 2nd lineriskoversighttothe AUSPACTransformation &Modernisation Program.Youllhelp uplift risk culture strengthen program governance and ensure QBE has clear visibility of key risks across one of the most significant transformation agendas in the business.Youllpartner with senior transformation leaderschallengeand influence decisionmaking and deliver insightful reporting to executives and the Board. This is a rare opportunity to shape how risk is understoodmanagedand embedded across largescale multiyear change portfolios.

About QBE

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

  • Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.Itsan exciting time.Werebuilding 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 worldAspart of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.

Your new role

In this role you will:

  • Provide 2nd line oversight and challenge across the AUSPACDivisionalTransformationportfolioandtheModernisation Program.

  • Advise senior leaders on risk and control matters influencing decisionmaking and uplift of risk culture.

  • Develop meaningful indicators dashboards and reporting to enhance transformation risk visibility.

  • Explore and embed the use of AI to support project risk management for both the Line 1 and Line 2 risk teams.

  • Assess and challenge the effectiveness of governancecontrolsand risk processes across agile and waterfall delivery.

  • Contribute to deep dives integrated assurance activities and highquality 2nd line reporting to executives and the Board.

  • Build strong relationships support capability uplift and rolemodel QBEs DNA values through constructive challenge and engagement.

About you

  • Proven experience managing risk within largescale transformation or complex change

  • Deep understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and the 3linesofdefence model

  • Exceptional communication stakeholderengagementand influencing skills

  • Strong analytical judgement and problemsolving capability

  • Ability to coach build capability and uplift risk culture across diverse stakeholder groups

  • Practical experience applying risk and control practices across both agile and waterfall delivery environments

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 aboutbenefitsof working with us clickhere.

Awards & Recognition

We value ouremployeesexperience with us and are proud to have beenrecognisedfor the following awards:

  • 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for ourprogram

  • 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 clickhere.

How to Apply

Ifyourelooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Apply today.Successful applicants will need to complete work rightspoliceand credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

QBErecognisesthe 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 ournetworksplease contact us at.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking Communication Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Financial Products Intentional collaboration Managing performance Operational Risks Process Improvements Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Management Strategic Planning

Application Close Date: 05/07/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.


Required Experience:

Manager

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