Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer - Reinsurance - QBE Management Services (UK) Limited : Job Details

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Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer – Reinsurance

London/Hybrid

The opportunity: 

We are seeking a commercially astute Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) to lead the buildout of QBE Re's ART portfolio. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving innovation in non-traditional risk solutions, working with a high-performing underwriting team, and delivering profitable growth through bespoke, capital-efficient structures. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong market relationships, and a strategic mindset to shape the future of ART within QBE Re.

Your New Role:

Underwriting & Structuring:

• Assess and underwrite non-traditional risk transfer solutions including structured reinsurance and multi-line/multi-year programs.
• Develop customised solutions for complex client needs, leveraging financial engineering and alternative capital where appropriate
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, finance, claims and risk teams to structure deals that meet both client and internal risk appetite.
•  Act as an advisory point for insurance colleagues interested in market and structuring dynamics

Client Engagement:

• Act as a senior point of contact for strategic ART opportunities
• Cultivate and expand relationships with key clients, brokers and alternative capital providers.
• Work closely with brokers, cedents, and corporate clients to understand their risk profiles and capital management objectives.
• Present and explain ART solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.

 Portfolio Management:

• Own the performance and composition of the global ART portfolio, ensuring alignment with underwriting strategy, capital efficiency, and risk-adjusted return targets.
• Oversee portfolio segmentation, diversification, and aggregation analysis across geographies, lines of business, and risk types.
• Collaborate with actuarial and risk teams to assess capital consumption, volatility, and tail risk exposure using advanced modelling techniques.
• Drive continuous portfolio optimisation and active cycle management
• Monitor and manage the performance of ART deals, ensuring alignment with underwriting strategy and risk appetite.

 Corporate Standards:

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for internal governance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and Learning & Development requirements to ensure obligations are met.
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximise efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun.
• Adopt QBE values in personal work behaviours, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives.

 Market Intelligence & Innovation:

• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of new ART products and capabilities.

About you:

• Extensive experience in ART or structured reinsurance, including a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of underwriting and managing complex, non-traditional risk portfolios.
• Deep understanding of insurance economics, capital modelling, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, Bermuda regulations).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why QBE? At My Best   

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 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.   

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/).  

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.   

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

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.  As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!