ESG Assurance Analyst

at  QBE

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney
• Type: 12 month fixed term contract, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity
Based in Sydney and reporting to the ESG Assurance Manager in this new exciting and varied role, you will partner with multiple groups across QBE globally in relation to the Group’s Sustainability and Climate Reporting and be responsible for assisting in developing our control assurance framework in relation to our ESG related disclosures.
As part of the Group Finance Operational Risk & Assurance team, you will assist in building out our assurance program to support our current and future sustainability and climate related disclosures. Working closely with the Sustainability and Statutory Reporting teams, you will support the development of a robust ESG control environment, keeping pace with emerging standards and requirements in this area.
Your new role

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders across QBE globally, working closely with our Sustainability and Statutory Reporting teams and our front-line business to effectively assess the completeness and accuracy of our sustainability and climate related data.
• Support the Controls assurance program to align strategic objectives to those of Group Risk, Internal Audit and External Audit.
• Support the preparation of climate and other sustainability reports from an assurance perspective to ensure compliance with coming regulatory standards.
• Provide regular feedback to the ESG Assurance Manager to raise potential issues or risks including early identification of potential delay to agreed testing plans, reporting requirements and remediation actions.
• Seek ongoing feedback on the suitability of the controls assurance work and meet changing user and stakeholder needs, driving a flexible approach to the delivery of an excellent Internal Control ESG Assurance function that can best support the RCSAs (Rick Control Self Assessments), internal/external audit and continual process improvement.
• Support a team of 20+ offshore team members through their business-as-usual activities, guiding team members to deliver value adding outcomes. Act as an escalation point between the offshore team and onshore management.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within Group Internal Audit, Risk, and external audit.

About you

In order to succeed in this role you will have:

• Prior experience in a similar assurance/ audit role, preferably with an ESG focus.
• Experienced at producing control documentation and performing operating and design effectiveness testing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders to remediate control gaps and obtain management buy-in for constructive change/issues. You will be able to collaborate effectively, persuade others and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality documentation, strong understanding of business issues and an ability to effectively determine suitable remediation options with the business.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a high changing environment.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

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
• 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 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
Application Close Date: 01/07/2024 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

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders across QBE globally, working closely with our Sustainability and Statutory Reporting teams and our front-line business to effectively assess the completeness and accuracy of our sustainability and climate related data.
• Support the Controls assurance program to align strategic objectives to those of Group Risk, Internal Audit and External Audit.
• Support the preparation of climate and other sustainability reports from an assurance perspective to ensure compliance with coming regulatory standards.
• Provide regular feedback to the ESG Assurance Manager to raise potential issues or risks including early identification of potential delay to agreed testing plans, reporting requirements and remediation actions.
• Seek ongoing feedback on the suitability of the controls assurance work and meet changing user and stakeholder needs, driving a flexible approach to the delivery of an excellent Internal Control ESG Assurance function that can best support the RCSAs (Rick Control Self Assessments), internal/external audit and continual process improvement.
• Support a team of 20+ offshore team members through their business-as-usual activities, guiding team members to deliver value adding outcomes. Act as an escalation point between the offshore team and onshore management.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within Group Internal Audit, Risk, and external audit

In order to succeed in this role you will have:

• Prior experience in a similar assurance/ audit role, preferably with an ESG focus.
• Experienced at producing control documentation and performing operating and design effectiveness testing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders to remediate control gaps and obtain management buy-in for constructive change/issues. You will be able to collaborate effectively, persuade others and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality documentation, strong understanding of business issues and an ability to effectively determine suitable remediation options with the business.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a high changing environment.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills