Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

QBE Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Life Leave

Discounts on insurance products

Job summary

QBE Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Consumer Insights and Analytics team for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. You will design and build Power BI dashboards, develop data models and partner with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making across the Consumer business.

The role requires strong SQL skills, data management capabilities and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data analysis and PowerBI development.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with databases and complex datasets.
• Intermediate knowledge in Software Development Lifecycle and General Insurance.
• Experience developing trusted reporting products for business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions that support data-driven decision making.
• Analyze data to identify trends, issues and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into effective reporting, data models and analytical solutions.
• Develop, optimise and maintain SQL queries and data assets to support reporting and analytics needs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities, answer key business questions and deliver fit-for-purpose insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Consumer, Technology and Data teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor, validate and maintain data quality across reporting and analytical products.
• Identify and escalation data quality, privacy and governance risks as appropriate.
• Contribute to data governance, documentation and reporting standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing and mentoring to peers and junior team members.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Intelligence (BI)

Data Analysis

Data Analytics

Data Modeling

Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Power BI Development

SQL

Education

Tertiary Degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney or Melbourne
• Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Business Intelligence/Data Analyst to join the Consumer Insights and Analytics team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. As a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reporting and analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision making across the Consumer business. Combining strong Power BI development expertise with solid SQL and data management skills, you will design and build intuitive dashboards, develop reliable data models, work with complex datasets and databases, and translate business requirements into actionable insights. You will partner closely with stakeholders to create trusted reporting products, improve data quality and governance, and help drive better business outcomes through effective use of data and analytics.

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

This role involves collaborating with business leaders to define measurement frameworks, develop key performance indicators, and deliver self-service visualisation and reporting capabilities to drive positive outcomes and support strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions that support data-driven decision making.
• Analyse data to identify trends, issues and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into effective reporting, data models and analytical solutions.
• Develop, optimise and maintain SQL queries and data assets to support reporting and analytics needs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities, answer key business questions and deliver fit-for-purpose insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Consumer, Technology and Data teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor, validate and maintain data quality across reporting and analytical products.
• Identify and escalation data quality, privacy and governance risks as appropriate.
• Contribute to data governance, documentation and reporting standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing and mentoring to peers and junior team members.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a similar Business Intelligence/Data Analyst role within Insurance or Financial Services. You will also have:

• Hands-on experience in data analysis and PowerBI development
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with databases and complex datasets.
• Intermediate knowledge in Software Development Lifecycle and General Insurance
• Experience developing trusted reporting products for business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

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
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

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

Rewards & 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
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

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 access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [e-mail]

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Business Intelligence Applications
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Analytics
• Data Modeling
• Decision Making
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Process Improvements
• Quality Management
• Reporting and Analysis
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 23/09/2026 11:59 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

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