Actuarial Analyst
qbe
IT
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeRole Highlights
Sydney based, permanent, full-time.
Shape portfolio insights and reserving outcomes across Short Tail and Long Tail products.
Flexible working options available (where applicable).
The opportunity
Due to an internal movement, we’re looking for an Actuarial Analyst who is keen to grow their career with QBE. You’ll provide actuarial valuation and portfolio support across our Short Tail and Long Tail products, including Farm, Commercial Packages, and Standalone Liability.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
In this role, you’ll support reserving, reporting, and portfolio monitoring, turning data into clear insights that inform decisions across the business. You’ll partner closely with Actuarial Managers and Senior Analysts, contribute to portfolio performance and profitability, and help improve tools and processes over time.
Key responsibilities include:
Support the end-to-end quarterly reserving process for Liability products, including statutory reporting.
Deliver ad hoc analysis and build sustainable monitoring tools that provide actionable portfolio insights.
Identify improvement opportunities and uplift reserving tools/platforms to improve efficiency and the quality of insights.
Support the development of junior analysts from wider team through guidance and knowledge sharing.
Partner with stakeholders across underwriting, claims, finance and the wider business to deliver reporting and analysis that supports reserving and profitability monitoring.
About you
Curious and open‑minded, with a positive approach to change.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., actuarial studies, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline).
Progress toward Actuaries Institute accreditation (e.g., Part II completion and/or working toward Part III).
Reserving experience in General Insurance (highly desirable).
Strong analytical skills, with Excel required and SAS/R experience beneficial.
Confident communicator who can explain analysis and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2026 for small sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com
Skills:
Actuarial Science, Analytical Thinking, Business Writing, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Science, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 24/05/2026 11:59 PMHow 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.