Risk & Compliance Senior Lead

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Full time, permanent role
• Flexible & hybrid working, 3 days in the office

Role Highlights

• Auckland, New Zealand based
• Bilingual role: French and English-speaking role
• Salary: $140,000 - $155,000

The 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 an exceptional Senior Risk & Compliance Lead 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 organisation where your expertise in risk, compliance and governance will help shape how we support informed decision-making and build a strong risk culture.

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

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.
• 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.

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:

• Fluency in English and French to support portfolios in New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
• 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.

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 program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

If you're passionate about enabling better outcomes through effective risk, compliance and governance practices, and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Stakeholder Management

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.