Suncorp Group is a finance, banking, and insurance company headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. As one of the largest banks by combined deposits an
Product Underwriting Leader
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Product Underwriting Leader
Suncorp Group
Title: Product Underwriting Leader Location: Australia Job Description: JobID: 1000407 Category: Underwriting Job Shift: Lead underwriting transformation and uplift around control maturity - Drive enterprise-wide governance initiatives across insurance - High-impact role with strong stakeholder exposure About the Role This role supports the evolution of underwriting controls and governance across Consumer Portfolio. You will drive a program of work focused on uplift, maturity, and future-ready underwriting practices. Working across the insurance value chain, you will partner with stakeholders to strengthen controls and support a transformation journey that enhances risk management and operational outcomes. What You'll Do - Drive a structured program of work to uplift underwriting controls, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and governance frameworks. - Partner with underwriting, risk, claims and distribution teams to embed consistent, effective controls across the value chain. - Lead control reviews and testing programs, identifying gaps and delivering improvements that strengthen risk management outcomes. - Monitor incidents and emerging risks, using insights to enhance processes and introduce preventative and automated controls. - Support governance reporting and contribute to clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders. - Facilitate change initiatives that enable the transition of controls into underwriting teams over time. What You'll Bring - Experience across insurance, with exposure to underwriting, controls, or governance disciplines. - Proven ability to deliver programs of work, including planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment across complex environments. - Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess risks, challenge existing processes, and recommend practical improvements. - Ability to build relationships across underwriting, risk, claims and broader business teams to deliver shared outcomes. - Experience in control testing, incident management, or governance frameworks, and applying these to real business scenarios. - Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and actionable insights. What You'll Enjoy Access our award-winning Shine platform - your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you. - Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually - Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees - Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access - Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees - Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave - Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees - Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact luke. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.
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