Risk & Compliance Manager

QBE Insurance Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager in London. This role involves partnering with senior leadership, providing oversight on risk management strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk and governance frameworks, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making. This position offers a dynamic environment and the chance to shape the risk culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Bermuda regulatory regime.
• Experience with three lines of defence model.
• Familiarity with reinsurance and capital adequacy.
• Demonstrated capability in change management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to implement Risk Management Strategy.
• Provide oversight on risk management practices.
• Conduct assurance reviews across QBE’s material risk classes.
• Support senior leadership in risk management matters.
• Interact with Non-Executive Directors and regulatory authorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen capital management.
• Enhance risk management maturity framework.
• Coordinate key regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Management

Commercial Acumen

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Influencing Others

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Process Improvements

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Risk Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

Risk & Compliance Manager

London, Full-Time

As QBE Capital continues to evolve in support of QBE's strategic priorities, we are offering an exciting opportunity within our Risk & Compliance function. This role allows you to influence strategic decision making, interface with senior stakeholders and strengthen our risk culture while ensuring we meet the highest standards of compliance and regulatory integrity.

Your New Role

In this position you will partner with QBE Capital’s leadership, provide oversight and offer expert advice on key risks, compliance and regulatory matters. You will model QBE DNA to drive continuous improvement in risk maturity and champion a transparent, positive risk and compliance culture that strengthens QBE Capital’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with QBE Capital business leaders and employees to implement QBE's Risk Management Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge on the efficacy of Line 1 risk management practices and processes, identifying deficiencies and driving resolution.
• Conduct deep-dives, targeted assurance reviews and advisory exercises across QBE’s material risk classes and QBE Capital’s top risks.
• Provide dedicated Line 2 support and counsel to QBE Capital’s London-based senior leadership.
• Interact with senior stakeholders, including Non‑Executive Directors and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).
• Identify opportunities that support and strengthen QBE Capital’s role as the Group’s principal exposure and capital management vehicle and QBE’s strategic objectives.
• Continually enhance the company’s risk management maturity by critically evaluating application of core ERM and compliance framework components, as a Class 4 insurer.
• Coordinate key risk‑related regulatory filings as part of the annual submission to the BMA.

About You

• Extensive understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks within a risk and/or compliance role.
• Knowledge of the Bermuda regulatory regime and its application within reinsurance.
• Experience working within the three lines of defence model, particularly in assurance or oversight functions.
• Familiarity with reinsurance and risk transfer mechanisms and related financial concepts such as exposure management, capital adequacy and actuarial principles.
• Demonstrated capability in change management and stakeholder engagement, driving initiatives that enhance compliance culture.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to influence and articulate complex risk issues to senior stakeholders.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, which is why we have created "At My Best"—our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We recognise that one size does not fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. Our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offers flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We are an international insurer building momentum towards becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We never predict the future; we ask the right questions to enable a more resilient tomorrow.

At My Best – QBE Benefits

You are more than your work, and QBE is more than a workplace. We provide the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.

Inclusion of Diversity

We strive to create a culture where all people feel included and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to partner with organisations such as Stonewall, Working Families, Women in Finance Charter and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Accessibility

We promote an accessible workplace for all and support candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.

ESG & Sustainability

We believe integrating sustainability into our business delivers on our purpose of a resilient future. Our focus areas include net‑zero transition, sustainable workforce and partner growth through innovative solutions. For more information, visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest report.

What Next?

If you are passionate about contributing to QBE’s vision, apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Submit your CV and relevant documents, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the requirements.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Critical Thinking
• Detail-Oriented
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Influencing Others
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Process Improvements
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Risk Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date

20/11/2025 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.