Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
Are you looking to build your career in IT Risk while gaining exposure to governance, controls and risk management within a global organisation?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join QBE's IT Risk team on a 9-month maternity cover, supporting key risk and governance activities across the technology function.
You'll gain broad exposure to IT risk management, governance and stakeholder engagement, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, Governance or Risk & Controls.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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
Joining the IT Risk team, you'll support the day-to-day management of technology risk activities, helping ensure governance processes are effective, risks are understood and issues are appropriately tracked and managed.
You will:
Coordinate and support Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) across the technology environment.
Support control assessments and testing activities, ensuring evidence and documentation are reviewed and maintained.
Manage and track risk issues, actions and remediation plans, following up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
Prepare monthly governance and risk reporting packs for senior leaders and risk forums.
Review risk submissions, remediation plans and extension requests, providing constructive challenge where appropriate.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology and Risk teams.
Support the ongoing embedding of IT risk management practices and governance processes.
Monitor compliance with technology policies, standards and control requirements.
Provide guidance to stakeholders on IT risk processes, controls and issue management activities.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, governance and risk management processes.
About You
We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
Experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, Risk & Controls, Governance, Operational Risk or a similar environment.
An understanding of risk management principles, controls and risk assessment processes.
Experience supporting or conducting risk and control assessments, RCSAs, issue management activities or governance processes.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow actions through to completion.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build effective working relationships.
Good PowerPoint and Excel skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations or management information for senior stakeholders.
It would be beneficial, but not essential, if you also have:
Experience within insurance, financial services or another regulated environment.
Exposure to AI Risk Governance or emerging technology risk topics.
Experience working within an IT Risk, Audit or assurance function.
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:
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Communication, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Influencing Others (Inactive), Information Technology (IT) Risk Management, Intentional collaboration, IT Project Lifecycle, Managing performance, Prioritization, Report Writing, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technology Risk Management
Application Close Date: 06/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, 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.
