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Project Risk Manager

qbe

qbe

Operations
London, UK
Posted on May 28, 2025

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

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're 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 Senior Risk Project Manager, you'll work as part of an established team within EO Risk that supports strategic change delivery across QBE’s EO (European Operations) Division.

The Project Risk team is an established practice within EO’s 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.

Main 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’s risk culture and leadership behaviours.

  • Present complex findings and insights clearly to senior audiences, acting on feedback to improve impact.

  • Champion the team’s role and voice in EO’s transformation journey through meaningful engagement.

  • Promote and embody QBE’s “DNA” and inclusive culture throughout all activities and relationships.

About You

As most of your day-to-day stakeholders will be in the change delivery, technology, and PMO communities; we're looking for someone who brings risk lenses and is 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’ll 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’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.

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s 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 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 (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).

With more than 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. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

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 - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and 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 we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report

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.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Risks, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning

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.