Risk & Compliance Senior Lead

Shape risk and compliance from the front line in a strategic, relationship-led role. Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working.

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Risk & Compliance Lead with strong compliance experience and exposure to risk management, or a background spanning both disciplines, to join our First Line Risk & Compliance Team. If you’re motivated by purpose and keen to make a meaningful impact, this is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your expertise will help strengthen compliance, support effective risk management, and shape a positive risk culture across the business.

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum toward our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives and works together to deliver meaningful outcomes. The role sits within the Pacific Risk & Compliance Team and works cross-functionally with other Senior Leads to strengthen business understanding, uplift risk maturity, and support consistent risk and compliance practices. You’ll partner with specific Business Units as a trusted advisor to General Managers and their teams.

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• Lead the implementation of our Group Risk Management Framework within your assigned portfolios, providing first line oversight, expert guidance, and proactive support.
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• Partner with Business Unit leaders to embed compliant, risk‑informed decision‑making into strategy, initiatives, and projects, providing practical advice on governance, policy, and risk matters.
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• Support leaders and teams to understand their responsibilities, build capability, and strengthen risk culture through training, engagement, and relationship‑led partnering.
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• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Risk Control Self‑Assessments and support the effective operation of the risk strategy and framework.
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• Monitor key risk indicators, appetite, and emerging issues, and work creatively with stakeholders to identify practical solutions.
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• Collaborate with other Senior Leads to drive consistency across the Pacific portfolio and deliver strong business outcomes.
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You’ll bring strong compliance experience, along with exposure to risk management or a broader background across both areas. Experience working across complex business environments, including multi‑jurisdictional settings, will be highly regarded.

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• Experience in compliance, risk management, governance, or regulatory advisory roles, with compliance expertise strongly preferred.
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• Ability to build trusted relationships and partner effectively with stakeholders across the business.
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• Practical, solutions‑focused mindset and confidence to enable progress while maintaining strong standards.
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• Experience improving capability, supporting accountability, and contributing to a strong risk and compliance culture.
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• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance work/life balance.
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• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
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• 18 weeks’ gender‑equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.
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• Analytical Thinking
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• Audit Management
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• Communication
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• Critical Thinking
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• Customer Service
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• Decision Making
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• Financial Products
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• Intentional collaboration
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• Managing performance
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• Problem Solving
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• Regulatory Compliance
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• Risk Appetite
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• Risk Management
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• Risk Mitigation Strategies
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• Stakeholder Management
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Application Close Date: 10/07/2026 11:59 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.