Global IT Risk Analyst

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

IT Risk Analyst

London, Permanent (Hybrid - 1 day in London office)

The Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity to join our IT Risk function as IT Risk Analyst on a full time, permanent basis. This role will suit someone who has a good understanding of IT risk and control frameworks, IT risk management and reporting.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of IT Risk and Governance, you'll assist in developing and conducting consistent divisional / functional risk & control assessments. You'll be partnering with Divisional and Global IT teams, Business Operations and Enterprise Risk Management. You'll perform various control testing, risk reporting to ensure compliance with IT controls, undertake risk assessments, gather data, maintain risk and control registers.

Other responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to the IT stakeholders in undertaking IT Risk and Control Assessments
• Guide IT stakeholders to ensure that Issue and Incident Management process is followed
• Support the Divisional IT Risk Manager in executing IT Risk and Control Assurance activities and undertaking IT controls testing
• Assist IT Risk Manager in embedding sound IT risk practices across the division
• Support the Divisional IT Risk Manager in maintaining a Divisional view of compliance with the applicable IT policies and standards
• Act as the first line of contact to interface with IT and business stakeholders for IT risk management
• Facilitate the engagement of assurance providers such as GIA and external auditors with the IT stakeholders
• Source and validate the risk and control indicators and measures from the risk and control owners
• Support the Divisional IT Risk Manager in the production of Divisional IT Risk Reporting and Dashboard
• Support the Divisional IT Risk Management in developing a Divisional view of: 
  -    Risk and control self-assessments 
  -    Issues and Incidents (including Internal Loss Events) 
  -    Control testing 
  -    Risk and Control registers 

About You:

• Experience in Technology Risk, Technology Audit, Compliance, or related field
• Experience in a similar role of IT risk management and/or information systems auditing
• Experience or knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO, COBIT
• Experience of providing assurance on risk and controls across multiple technology and cyber operational area
• Ability to manage the risk & control elements of a portfolio of Change, including reporting, support, and troubleshooting
• Report writing and using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Risk related Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC (desirable)

Why QBE? At My Best   

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 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.   

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).  

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.   

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

At My Best - QBE Benefits   

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.  FOR UK ONLY: 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.  

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.  

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.   

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.  

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.  

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.  
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.  

To find out more visit our  Reward Page  

  

QBE Awards   

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;   

  

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  

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year  

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee 

You can view all our awards here  

Inclusion of Diversity  

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page  

Accessibility   

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.  

  

ESG & Sustainability  

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report   

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.   

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?   

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!   

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

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.