Junior Actuarial Analyst

• Location: Melbourne
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Start date: June/July 206
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career Actuarial professional to join one of Australia’s leading insurers in the role of Junior Actuarial Analyst, working across short and long-tail products within the NZ and Pacific portfolios. Join the dynamic Actuarial team at QBE, where you'll gain broad exposure to the full reserving process and develop a strong understanding of the frameworks that underpin actuarial valuation, reporting and regulatory obligations.

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

As a Junior Actuarial Analyst your key responsibilities will include;

• Support the Actuarial Senior Manager to perform end-to-end reserving work for various products
• Perform monthly BAU tasks and other actuarial analysis as required
• Be the ‘go-to person’ for data analysis and support to senior Actuarial professionals, enabling the team to provide meaningful insights to the business
• Continuously seek process improvement and be part of the QBE Actuarial modernisation journey
• Be involved in the development of a new automated reserving model, with the opportunity to apply and grow your technical skills in SQL and VBA.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Tertiary qualification in actuarial studies, mathematics, statistics or equivalent relevant disciplines 
• A keen interest in expanding on your Actuarial knowledge and looking to take the next step in your career with a leading global insurer known for providing career development and progression opportunities
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills and an ability to generate outside of the box creative solutions rather than following precedence
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and can utilise these to liaise with stakeholders at varying levels across the business to influence best practice outcomes
• While not essential, familiarity with SQL, VBA and Python would be advantageous

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 [email protected]

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.