Project Risk Consultant FTC

Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time | Worker Type: Employee

Project Risk Specialist

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: Fixed Term (18 Months)

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We are hiring a Project Risk Specialist to join our collaborative Risk Management team on a full-time, fixed-term basis. You will be part of a supportive team that values teamwork and innovation, supporting activities across the Transformation portfolio of QBE European Operations.

This role offers a chance to make a significant impact, influence decisions, and be part of a dynamic environment.

Your new role

Reporting to the Project Risk Manager, your main responsibilities include:

1. Transformation Risk: Support high-impact projects and programs by providing insights and second-line support. Represent EO Risk in forums, offering challenge and expertise on Transformation Risk.
2. 2nd Line Deep Dives: Lead strategic and operational deep dives, supporting decision-making and building stakeholder relationships to deliver actionable insights.
3. Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted risk partner for the EO Transformation Office, providing oversight and establishing yourself as a key risk contact.
4. Risk Management Framework: Collaborate to support and improve our Risk Management Framework, promoting effective practices.
5. Impactful Communications: Deliver clear and professional presentations, acting on feedback to enhance communication.

About You

This role is suitable for an adaptable, inquisitive individual eager to learn, confident in stakeholder engagement, comfortable in a dynamic setting, and enthusiastic about challenging the status quo through creative thinking.

Skills required:

• Good knowledge of general insurance and main lines of business within a global re/insurer
• Experience in project delivery or familiarity with project delivery methods (desirable)
• Ability to operate efficiently in a changing environment with strong organizational skills
• Curiosity and tenacity to drive change
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights quickly
• Effective influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with risk management processes and tools

Why QBE? At My Best

We aim to make our people feel rewarded and inspired. Our “At My Best” initiative reflects our commitment to support your wellbeing and flexibility, recognizing that priorities change. Our culture is built on the QBE DNA, supporting our people every step of the way.

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QBE strives to be the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We embrace change and ask the right questions to build a resilient future, helping our clients and communities thrive.

We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace, adopting flexible working policies. Learn more at https://careers/flex-qbe/.

With over 13,000 employees across 27 countries, we are impactful yet approachable, passionate, and down-to-earth.

Visit our careers page to learn more about why you should work at QBE.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

We support your personal and professional life with benefits, support, and flexibility, including:

30 days holiday per year, with options to buy up to 2 additional days.