Senior Risk & Compliance Lead driving strategic risk initiatives across QBE's NZ and Pacific operations. Actively engaging with leadership to foster a robust risk culture.
Responsibilities
Be part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic risk partner to General Managers and their teams
Lead the implementation of our Group Risk Management Framework within your assigned portfolios
Provide first line oversight, expert guidance, and proactive support to uplift risk, compliance and governance maturity
Partner with Business Unit leaders to embed risk-informed thinking into strategy, initiatives, and projects
Lead the development and continuous improvement of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
Provide expert advice on risk, compliance, and governance matters
Monitor and report on key risk indicators, appetite, and emerging issues
Support regulatory compliance and policy implementation
Collaborate with other Senior Leads to ensure consistency across NZPAC
Build capability and uplift risk culture through training and engagement
Requirements
Expertise and experience in a variety of business areas, ideally with multi-jurisdictional experience across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or regulatory advisory roles
Preferred domain experience in legal, accounting, insurance, or financial services
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret risk data to support decision-making
A relationship-focused approach and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
Fluency in English and French would also be advantageous to support portfolios in New Caledonia and French Polynesia
Benefits
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
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