Group Ceded Reinsurance Operations Assistant

We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual to support our Group Ceded Reinsurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on how we operate. You’ll play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly, supporting risk management, and helping the team deliver accurate and timely information. From coordinating audits and managing data flows to creating insightful reports and supporting new initiatives, you’ll be at the heart of our operations. If you enjoy working collaboratively and solving problems, this role offers variety and the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes.

With great benefits and the chance to work within a diverse and inclusive company where your unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Your new role:

• Maintain and update process documentation and Desktop Procedures (DTPs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Capture and record risk issues and incidents in the risk management system, supporting effective risk governance.
• Coordinate internal audits and reinsurer underwriting reviews, ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards.
• Manage data flows for renewals, audits, and RFPs, supporting operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Track and report budgets, providing clear financial visibility for the team.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Organise training sessions and maintain training records, ensuring compliance and team capability development.
• Provide administrative support for committee submissions and meetings, including documentation and scheduling.
• Prepare and coordinate placement documentation for Group Reinsurance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Maintain tracking systems and SharePoint sites using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint) to support governance reporting, data sharing, and operational readiness for new initiatives.

About you:

• Proven experience in administrative or PA roles within a financial institution, with exposure to reinsurance or insurance preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to present findings clearly and influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Power BI, automation tools, and SharePoint is advantageous.
• Collaborative approach, working effectively across diverse business areas to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in project management is desirable, supporting structured delivery and operational efficiency.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Mathematics, Portfolio Management, Problem Solving, Reinsurance, Reporting and Analysis, Research Analysis.

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.