What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst position at qbe?
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Location: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney Type: Permanent, full time Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our growing Commercial Underwriting team. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Enablement, you will work across multiple functions and provide the business with technical expertise and data insights to help us improve performance, expand our portfolios and achieve our strategic initiatives. The commercial products comprise of Motor, Liability, Personal Injury/Accident and more. 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 This technical role will see you use your skills to extract data from systems, analyse the portfolio products and report on findings to senior stakeholders. Additional key responsibilities will include: Engage with key stakeholders across the business and act as a trusted advisor to provide insights and ideas for improvement Deliver timely and accurate data through models, reports, analysing and communicating results, responding to complex business issues and providing best practice solutions to assist with company direction and decision-making Analyse data extracted from multiple systems in comparison to prior months or years and our competitors Support team members to derive trends, conclusions and recommendations based on data and analysis Formulate strategy for the commercial products – Motor, Liability, Personal injury, Workers Compensation and Property About you To be successful in this role you will have proven experience as a Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst, with a background in Insurance, Consulting, Banking or Financial Services. You will also have: Ability to deliver insights from data General insurance knowledge will be an advantage Python, SQL, Power BI and Data warehouse knowledge Tertiary degree in related discipline Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently deal with Senior Leaders 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 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 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 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 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. 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: Analytical Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Intelligence Applications, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Quality Management, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management Application Close Date: 28/06/2026 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 26 countries around the world. Learn more about QBE Careers today.