Sustainability & Reporting Senior Manager at QBE Insurance Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching For Success, Commercial Acumen, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Environmental Policy, Influencing, Intentional Collaboration, Managing Performance, Navigating Ambiguity, Presenting With Impact, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Sustainability Reports, Sustainability Strategy

Industry

Insurance

Description

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Location: Sydney Type: 12 month FTC Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group The opportunity The Senior Manager, Investments Sustainability will lead the strategic direction and delivery of QBE’s investment-related sustainability initiatives, with a focus on implementing the Climate Transition Plan. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations & Investments Sustainability, the role will embed the Net-Zero Investment Framework 2.0 into the investment process, incorporating climate data and risk scenario analysis into investment due diligence, while establishing governance, reporting, and assurance-ready documentation. It also involves managing sustainability frameworks and metrics, integrating them into business planning, and enhancing engagement through effective communication tools. The role includes responding to stakeholder queries, producing internal reports, and collaborating with the Group Head of Sustainability on cross-functional initiatives to advance QBE’s sustainability agenda. Your new role Define and lead the development of investment sustainability objectives, metrics, and targets in collaboration with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Design and implement investment sustainability policies and procedures, embedding detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment criteria into the investment due diligence process. Drive engagement initiatives, supporting their execution to promote QBE’s sustainability objectives across investment practices and stakeholder groups. Oversee and validate third party data and climate scenario analysis outputs, including financed emissions, quantitative modelling, qualitative assessments, internal and external reporting, methodology documentation, and audit and assurance materials. Contribute to the development of clear and impactful sustainability communications, including internal and external reporting on key initiatives and progress. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives and ensure consistent messaging and collaboration. Be the first point of contact for Finance and Sustainability Provide expert guidance and training to the investment team on sustainability-related topics, enhancing capability and awareness across the function. Represent QBE in sustainability forums, advancing QBE’s sustainability agenda and advocacy priorities, influencing group and divisional teams and contributing to thought leadership and best practice sharing. Monitor emerging standards, taxonomies, and industry practices, recommending updates to policies, processes, and technologies that enhance the accuracy, timeliness, and auditability of sustainability-related investment analytics and reporting. About you To be successful you will extensive experience in institutional investing and portfolio analytics, I bring deep expertise in ESG and climate integration, translating complex analytics into decision-ready insights for senior leadership; I have hands-on proficiency with portfolio emissions tools such as MSCI TPF/Climate Risk and Aladdin Climate, alongside a strong understanding of climate transition scenarios, pathways, and modelling methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data, with the ability to deliver clear, strategic insights to senior leadership through compelling investment commentary and board-level reporting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate sophisticated investment and sustainability concepts to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong planning and workflow management capabilities, ensuring timely and effective execution of sustainability initiatives across investment processes. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and collaborate across teams to drive sustainability outcomes. Deep experience in developing and applying climate-related assessments within investment frameworks, alongside producing high-impact reporting for senior management and governance forums. 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 Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super Voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services Rewards & Recognition We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) 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 in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates Family Friendly Workplace 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: Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Environmental Policy, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Sustainability Reports, Sustainability Strategy Application Close Date: 19/11/2025 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. We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world. Learn more about QBE Careers today.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead the strategic direction and delivery of QBE’s investment-related sustainability initiatives, focusing on implementing the Climate Transition Plan. This includes embedding the Net-Zero Investment Framework into the investment process and managing sustainability frameworks and metrics.