Risk & Compliance Senior Lead

Risk & Compliance Senior Lead

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Opportunity

We’re embedding a new First Line Risk & Compliance Business Partnership Model across our New Zealand and Pacific operations. To support this transformation, we’re looking for two exceptional Senior Risk & Compliance Leads to join our First Line Risk & Compliance Team. If you are motivated by purpose and keen to make a meaningful impact, this is a unique opportunity to join a values‑led organization where your expertise in risk, compliance and governance will help shape how we support informed decision‑making and build a strong risk culture.

Your new role

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives and works together to deliver meaningful outcomes. The role sits within the NZPAC Risk & Compliance Team and works cross‑functionally with other Senior Leads.

You’ll be assigned to specific Business Units, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic risk partner to General Managers and their teams.

You’ll lead the implementation of our Group Risk Management Framework within your assigned portfolios, providing first line oversight, expert guidance, and proactive support to uplift risk, compliance and governance maturity and foster a strong risk culture. You’ll contribute to strategic outcomes by :

• Partnering with Business Unit leaders to embed risk‑informed thinking into strategy, initiatives, and projects.
• Leading the development and continuous improvement of Risk Control Self‑Assessments (RCSAs).
• Providing expert advice on risk, compliance, and governance matters.
• Monitoring and reporting on key risk indicators, appetite, and emerging issues.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and policy implementation.
• Collaborating with other Senior Leads to ensure consistency across NZPAC.
• Building capability and uplifting risk culture through training and engagement.

Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, two interviews (either face to face or online via Teams), and background checks.

About You

You will have expertise and experience in a variety of business areas, ideally with multi‑jurisdictional experience across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll ideally have :

About QBE

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. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

With more than 13,000 people working across 26 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. We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

Benefits

Rewards & Recognition

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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Application Close Date

04 / 11 / : 59 PM

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