Project Risk Manager

QBE Insurance Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider is seeking a Project Risk Manager to lead risk initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and provide risk management support for transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general insurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to challenge senior leaders. This hybrid position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, including personal and professional development support.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus the option to buy more

Flexible working options

Pension contributions of 10%

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad

Sustainable investing options

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of general insurance, including core lines of business.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in complex change delivery or knowledge of project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Risk engagement with high-significance initiatives.
• Represent Risk at key business and governance forums.
• Deliver thematic or project-specific deep dives.

Skills

Understanding of general insurance

Building trusted relationships

Experience in complex change delivery

Ability to challenge change SMEs

Commercial awareness in technology

Organizational skills

Curious mindset

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with risk management frameworks

Job description

Overview

Project Risk Manager

London (Hybrid) • Permanent

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

QBE has embarked on a large and complex transformation roadmap to modernise key areas of our business and technology to enable sustainable, profitable growth. As part of that, we\u2019re hiring for Project Risk Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This senior role within the Project Risk team offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and confident individual to represent Risk across the business and build strong rapport with stakeholders across all functions and levels of the organisation.

Your new role

Reporting to the Senior Project Risk Manager, you\u2019ll work as part of an established team within EO Risk that supports strategic change delivery across QBE\u2019s EO (European Operations) Division. The Project Risk team is an established practice within EO\u2019s 2nd Line function. We partner with business sponsors of strategic projects, the EO Transformation Office and the wider change community to deliver risk management support and advice to projects, as well as oversight and robust independent challenge through targeted Risk advisory and 2nd Line review and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Risk engagement with high-significance initiatives, providing insights, advice and independent challenge.
• Represent Risk at key business and governance forums, including input into quarterly Line 2 Opinions for ORSA reporting.
• Deliver thematic or project-specific deep dives, offering analysis-led insights and strategic recommendations.
• Act as Risk Business Partner to key 1st Line functions and participate in transformation governance forums.
• Prepare Board and committee reporting on transformation and project risk, including ORSA contributions.
• Contribute to the Risk Management Framework through collaboration on Top Risks, KRIs, and Issues & Incidents.
• Manage and develop a direct report, role-modelling EO\u2019s risk culture and leadership behaviours.
• Present complex findings and insights clearly to senior audiences, acting on feedback to improve impact.
• Champion the team\u2019s role and voice in EO\u2019s transformation journey through meaningful engagement.
• Promote and embody QBE\u2019s “DNA” and inclusive culture throughout all activities and relationships.

About You / Skills

As most of your day-to-day stakeholders will be in the change delivery, technology, and PMO communities; we\u2019re looking for someone who brings risk lenses andis comfortable learning in the fast-paced and evolving environment of project delivery, and who is passionate about challenging the norm through innovative thinking.

Skills You\u2019ll need:

• Good understanding of general insurance, including core lines of business and operations in a global (re)insurer.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all seniority levels.
• Experience in complex change delivery or strong knowledge of project methodologies.
• Ability to credibly challenge change SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and senior delivery leaders across multiple initiatives.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of technology and systems within an insurance context.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to operate at pace in an evolving environment.
• A curious mindset and determination to deliver outcomes that influence decision-making.
• Confident in distilling complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentational, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, processes, and supporting tools/systems.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that\u2019s why we have created “At My Best”. It\u2019s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn\u2019t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It\u2019s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

#LI-Hybrid

We\u2019re an international insurer that\u2019s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what\u2019s around the corner, but at QBE we\u2019re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future b helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we\u2019re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

Benefits

At My Best - QBE Benefits: You are more than your work 8 and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. We offer an extensive choice of options to suit you.

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working – part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – automatic enrolment with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive cover for you and family.
• Family friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay.
• Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations.
• Sustainable investing – pension strategy supports net-zero goals; green investments emphasis.
• Cycle-to-Work – bike/equipment up to £5,000.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply. Click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other documents, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact if you meet the role requirements.

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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.