Senior ESG Reporting Manager - QBE Management Services (UK) Limited : Job Details

Primary Details

Senior ESG Reporting Manager

London or Leeds

Permanent (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

QBE Europe is looking for a Senior ESG Reporting Manager to join a well-established financial reporting team in our London or Leeds office. We are looking for an individual with an interest and background in Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) matters, who can help develop and deliver our ESG reporting agenda. As a key part of the team implementing QBE’s sustainability strategy, this role will drive the ESG external reporting agenda, leading the development and implementation of external reporting and risk measures and disclosures, helping QBE meet its statutory and regulatory sustainability reporting obligations.

As a self-starter, and natural networker and communicator, you will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and implement sustainability reporting for QBE, working alongside several teams within FAL (Finance, Actuarial & Legal).

Your New Role

As part of the Finance Function, reporting to Head of Financial Reporting, you will be required to develop QBE’s ESG external reporting agenda by:

• Understanding and contributing to QBE’s Sustainability Strategy, assuming responsibilities for the developing ESG reporting in support of this.
• Translating UK and European ESG reporting developments into a QBE reporting plan, and then lead its implementation.
• Understanding and developing QBE’s response to sustainability reporting standards and developments, most notably TCFD/CFD, CSRD ESRSs, IFRS S1 & S2, along with PCAF, NZIA, and Climate Wise; developing disclosures complying with requirements.
• Working with key functions such as underwriting, operations, risk, and investments to help develop methodologies and processes to generate information to support external sustainability reporting.
• Support the data gathering process, providing oversight of data providers and recommend additional data sources with a view to bring non-financial reporting on a par with wider financial reporting processes.
• Act as the go to person in relation to ESG Reporting and liaise with the Head Office on ESG.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative monitoring and reporting (including KPIs) to embed ESG Reporting in Underwriting and Investment in line with PCAF and NZIA net zero protocol.
• Support on climate risks and opportunities assessment, development and embedding across QBE.
• Assist in any Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory assessments.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the QBE process, trends, development and themes researched and documented from an ESG Reporting perspective.

About You

For this role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. Theseinclude:

• A qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years PQE
• A firm understanding of industry standards and regulatory developments
• Experience in implementing reporting change
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the sustainability industry with a focus on understanding and developing processes to help comply with sustainability standards
• Experience in sustainability strategy, policy and framework rollout.
• A team player who is genuinely passionate about creating an impact in the sustainability space
• As a self-starter, and natural networker and communicator,
• Methodical and structured in your work to drive and project manage the journey;
• Analytical, enjoy problem solving and can explain complex data in simple terms;
• Strong critical thinking and demonstrated ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a fast pace environment
• A strategic mindset with an eye for commercial development and the ability to credibly opine on sustainability frameworks
• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work; and Willing to embrace and live QBE core values.

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 - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference.  In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. 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/). #LI-Hybrid

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 

5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada

Employer of the Year 2022Winner – Insurance Insider

British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award 

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year 

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year