Location: Sydney
Type: 12 Months Fixed term, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
We are looking for a Head of Regulatory Change and Compliance Transformation to lead the Regulatory Change and Compliance Modernisation teams. The role will be responsible for ensuring QBE achieves compliance with new requirements in order to safeguard our customers and preserve public trust, and supporting QBE’s modernisation and transformation program of work.
In this role, you will be responsible for the Regulatory Change framework & strategy for AUSPAC, overseeing regulatory change and modernisation projects and playing a crucial role in strengthening compliance risk culture by embedding best practice compliance management.
Your new role
In this role, you will:
Have a detailed understanding of and prepare detailed assessments of regulatory change including interpretation of the new/amended requirements, determining the impact of the changes to QBE, supporting identification and appointment of the Regulatory Change Sponsor, drafting obligations and providing regulatory change oversight to ensure that compliance arrangements are in place prior to the legislation effective date.
Lead the Compliance by Design approach in QBE’s modernisation and transformation program of work. Partner with internal stakeholders to design and implement a compliant by design new insurance platform, focussed on driving positive customer outcomes.
Be a key member of the AUSPAC Compliance Leadership Team
Lead the early identification of key regulatory reforms and obligations for AUSPAC, including embedding a robust environmental scanning process.
Monitor regulatory developments / trends, advise on implications to QBE and play a key advocacy role to ensure balanced regulatory outcomes.
Be responsible for the governance of Regulatory Change Committee, which oversees the governance and delivery of regulatory change management, including overseeing operational implementation.
Provide advice, challenge, and oversight on change initiatives to ensure they are proactively managed and implemented in a sustainable manner.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience in design and implementation of regulatory change frameworks, and knowledge of financial services and insurance regulation, industry and products.
Experience in supporting large transformation programs from a Compliance perspective and agile ways of working.
A strategic mindset and be able to effectively communicate across the business to diverse audiences and focused on delivering practical and effective solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Ability to understand and interpret the business and its operations holistically
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 realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 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? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
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
Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
Apply now
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise 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:
Client Counseling, Coaching for success, Communication, Compliance Programs, Compliance Strategies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Influencing Others (Inactive), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 22/06/2025 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.