Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

QBE Insurance Group Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurer is seeking a Senior Cyber Risk Analyst to enhance risk assessment through advanced analytics. The role involves utilizing cyber modelling tools, enhancing early warning systems, and providing expertise on cyber risks. Requires deep knowledge of cyber accumulations and advanced skills in SQL and Excel. Join to contribute to innovative risk management solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working options

Pension contribution of 10%

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Remote work abroad options

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Cyber accumulations.
• Experience with cyber catastrophe models.
• Advanced skills in SQL and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cyber modelling tools to assess potential risks.
• Enhance early warning systems for emerging cyber threats.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and guide risk strategies.

Skills

Cyber modelling

SQL

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Knowledge of cyber catastrophe models

Tools

CyberCube

Moody's RMS

Guidewire

Power BI

Python

Job description

Overview

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to enhance risk assessment and decision-making processes through the provision of advanced risk modelling analytics. This is achieved through engaging with business stakeholders to define requirements and combining this Accumulation Management expertise and knowledge of data sets.

Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

Location: London/Hybrid

Your new role

• Utilize cyber modelling tools and software to assess and quantify potential risks associated with cyber events.
• Enhance our early warning systems for emerging cyber threats and their potential portfolio impact
• Be the subject matter expert and serve as a leading resource on cyber accumulations, providing expert guidance and insights to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global Cyber team and other divisional stakeholders to develop effective risk mitigation strategies and optimize risk management processes.
• Collect, validate, and analyse large datasets related to cyber risks, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Ownership of cyber vendor model evaluations and continuously enhance QBE's proprietary view of risk.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Cyber team, underwriting, actuarial, and claims, to ensure a holistic understanding of the company\'s risk landscape.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including reinsurers and regulatory bodies, to maintain transparency and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in cyber modelling, risk assessment methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative approaches to enhance the company\'s ability to manage and mitigate cyber risks.

About you

• A deep knowledge and understanding of Cyber accumulations and experience with cyber catastrophe models (CyberCube, Moody\'s RMS, Guidewire).
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills. Familiarity with Power BI and Python an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Current knowledge of compliance, regulatory and statutory requirements
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and can navigate conversations with clarity, tact and self-assurance.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that\'s why we have created "At My Best". It\'s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn\'t 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\'s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

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

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive. We have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. More information.

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

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work - 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.

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing - our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses.
• Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, up to a value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page.

QBE Awards

Some of the awards QBE is proud to have won or been shortlisted for include:

• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

You can view all our awards here.

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to have partnerships with Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, UN Women\'s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable. For more information on our strategy targets please visit our Careers Page.

Accessibility

We are promoting an accessible workplace and can arrange accommodations during recruitment. If you require any accommodations, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

ESG & Sustainability

We integrate sustainability into our business to deliver a more resilient future. Our focus areas include a transition to net-zero, a sustainable workforce, and partnerships for growth. For more information on sustainability targets and our impact initiatives, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our Sustainability Report.

What next?

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