Senior Risk Analyst

QBE Insurance Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance provider is looking for a Senior Risk Analyst to focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Operational Risk matters. This role involves conducting risk assessments, reporting incidents, and managing a team member. Candidates should have a strong background in financial services and extensive experience in risk management frameworks. The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for meaningful impact on the business.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Extensive choice of benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within the financial services industry is essential.
• Extensive experience in Operational and/or ESG Risk with a sound understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor, investigate and report operational risk incidents.
• Manage and mentor one direct report to ensure delivery of team objectives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvements

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Location: London, Full-Time

Contract: 6 to 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Senior Risk Analyst

We're seeking a talented and driven Senior Risk Analyst to join our Risk team, with a focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Operational Risk matters. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our approach to ESG risk, delivering insightful analysis and supporting regulatory and management reporting.

Our ideal candidate has an Operational or ESG Risk background, working within a financial services firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, gain exposure to senior stakeholders and make a meaningful impact on the wider business.

Your New Role

As part of a collaborative Risk team, you'll deliver clear, impactful findings and recommendations, as the trusted Risk Business Partner for ESG. You'll also lead process improvement initiatives across different functions, with curiosity and commercial acumen, helping to shape the businesses approach to risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of operational risks, identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies
• Monitor, investigate and report operational risk incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is performed and corrective actions are tracked
• Manage and provide guidance, support and mentorship to one direct report, to ensure delivery of team objectives
• Provide second‑line review and challenge for relevant business areas, including ESG, and collaborate effectively with other assurance functions to promote a unified approach
• Provide review and challenge for Risk and Control Self‑Assessments (RCSA’s) and conduct risk reporting e.g. in relation to RCSA’s, issues and incident management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and participate in cross‑functional meetings to promote a strong risk culture
• Lead the production and reporting of the Climate Risk Dashboard and contribute to both management and regulatory ESG reporting
• Facilitate scenario analysis related to ESG risks and conduct gap analyses for new ESG‑related regulatory requirements, developing proposals to address them
• Represent the Risk function in relevant forums, ensuring alignment with Group standards

About You

• Significant experience working within the financial services industry is essential for this role
• Extensive experience within Operational and/or ESG Risk with a sound understanding of risk management frameworks, processes and tools, particularly within ESG domains
• Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate it into actionable insights, with an awareness of business implications of risk decisions
• Strong report writing and documentation skills, with good attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Confident presenter with commercial acumen and strong verbal and written communication skills, able to tailor messaging to different audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), risk systems and data visualisation tools
• Ability to lead and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

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.

We are an international insurer building momentum towards 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.

Benefits

We provide an extensive choice of benefits to support your personal and professional life, including flexible working, wellbeing initiatives and more. Please see our careers page for full details.

Application Close Date

04/12/2025 11:59 PM

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! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Detail‑Oriented
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Financial Markets
• Financial Modeling
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Process Improvements
• Risk Management
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Management

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.