Cyber Product Lead

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Permanent, full time role
Auckland CBD
Hybrid working

The opportunity

This newly created role is perfect for someone who speaks the language of cyber liability, thrives on market engagement, and is passionate about shaping the future of cyber underwriting.

As part of our dynamic Global Cyber team, you’ll connect with industry leaders and have access to strong global support. There will be opportunities to travel, present offerings, and build relationships with broker partners. While the team provides extensive backing, this role requires someone ready to take full ownership and lead from the front.

Your new role

Cyber liability is highly specialised and constantly adapting to new threats—it requires a dedicated expert to stay ahead of the market and grow the portfolio. As our dedicated Cyber expert, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners, promoting cyber liability solutions.
• Underwrite cyber risks with a deep understanding of IT protections, system security, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive portfolio growth while ensuring compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and refine policy wordings and endorsements to strengthen our offerings.
• Innovate new processes and products to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Lead from the front, selling cyber security solutions and proactively addressing emerging threats.
• More details and the full job profile will be shared with candidates during the interview process.
• Happy to talk flexible working

The selection process includes a phone screening with our Talent Acquisition team, two interviews (in person or via Teams), and background checks.

More information and the full job profile can be shared with applicants during the interview process.

Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.

About you

You are:

• A dynamic Cyber Liability Specialist who relishes the opportunity to own and drive a cyber portfolio, front the market, and engage with industry professionals.
• A confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys engaging with people at all levels.
• Excels at breaking down complex cyber risks in a way that resonates with stakeholders.
• Passionate about cyber security, you stay ahead of industry trends and proactively identify opportunities to drive business growth.
• An experienced Cyber expert to champion and underwrite this evolving insurance line.

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 11,000 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!

www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers

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
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection, trauma insurance & Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance
• 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
• Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Insurance Regulations, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Product Development, Product Management, Professional Development, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Trend Analysis

Application Close Date: 08/03/2025 11:59 PM

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.