Location: London
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the QBE Insurance Division’s Strategy and Transformation team, playing an active role in shaping and supporting the execution of the CORE2030 Strategy and Modernisation Agenda. The Strategy Associate Manager will be responsible for developing strategic opportunities and initiatives, supporting the execution and management of key workstreams and projects across the Insurance Division. This role includes coordinating cross-functional teams and providing strategic advice to senior management in support of the Strategy and Transformation Leadership Team.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
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
Plan, manage, and deliver strategy initiatives aligned to our strategy (CORE2030), defined targets (OKRs), and the Modernisation Agenda.
Partner with Strategy & Transformation leaders, the CTO and Technology teams to solve complex business problems and develop growth options across markets, products, and tech.
Facilitate workshops; conduct structured analyses; translate trends and data into actionable insights and decision options.
Coordinate cross‑functional experts; build alignment across a matrix and move workstreams forward at pace.
Translate strategy into clear initiatives or OKRs; track and report progress and impacts across the Insurance Division.
Independently manage strategic and transformation initiatives, injecting innovative thinking into business challenges.
Influence and support senior stakeholders; manage relationships effectively to secure buy‑in and sustain change.
Contribute to portfolio governance such as business case development and shaping to ensure delivery is aligned with strategy.
About you
Experience in strategy or transformation (consultancy or corporate), with insurance sector exposure highly desirable (Underwriting, Distribution, Operations and/or Claims).
Proven track record delivering strategic and change solutions in complex, regulated environments.
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking capability, including market/competitor analysis and scenario development.
Excellent written and verbal communication; confident influencing at senior levels.
A skilled facilitator with a systems‑thinking approach, able to recognise which stakeholders need to be engaged across different products and regions
Comfortable operating in a matrix; adept at managing competing priorities and ambiguity.
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:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
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
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements, click here
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:
Business Case Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Insights, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Business Development, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall ModelHow 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.
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What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
