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The Opportunity

The Senior Analyst, Global Financial Systems will take a lead role in resolving any issues and changes that arise in QBE's end-to-end financial data flow to ensure it meets the requirements of the finance teams. These teams are dependent on accurate and timely data on which to report QBE's financial result to our internal stakeholders, our shareholders and to our various regulators. The Senior Analyst, Global Financial Systems will understand the issues in the current estate, and partner with the various teams across IT, Finance and the wider business to lead testing and ensure changes to the existing architecture meet the requirements of finance consumers and issues are rectified. This role will be responsible for ensuring accounting rules, mapping and designs within the Global FIAB Architecture adhere to global design principles. The role is part of the QBE's Global Finance Systems Support team which serves as the primary interface between IT and the Finance organisation, ensuring alignment between the Finance strategy and IT, and driving continuous operational improvement and efficiencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Bring a deep technical understanding to the financial data flow from source policy, claims and outwards reinsurance systems through to the calculated financial result. Deploy this knowledge to resolve issues and drive efficiencies in the current architecture.

• Undertake investigations into complex problems and business change to assess risk and ensure delivery of projects/programs.

• Drive the continuous improvement and development of processes and systems across finance and accounting aligned to strategic objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Department and wider local and Global functions to determine requirements and understand issues.

• Drive the measurable refinement of process, procedures, and systems to continuously improve the efficiency of activities within the Finance Department.

• Engage with our stakeholders to understand what Finance need from their data and how it can be delivered through correcting and enhancing our data architecture and systems logic.

• Work directly with members of the Finance Systems team, our third-party technology partners and other members of the IT and Data teams to perform root cause analysis of data errors, design appropriate solutions to resolve these errors and support delivery through to final deployment.

• Look for opportunities to optimize how we run and deliver change to financial data and systems, to ensure we can offer the best possible service to our stakeholders.

• Support Finance and IT in the management and closure of internal and external audit control findings.

• Represent the Global Finance Systems team in engaging with key programs and projects looking to enhance the wider QBE estate by providing subject matter expertise in the design and delivery of these change initiatives. Where necessary, draw together plans and drive Finance Systems owned workstreams.

• Model a culture of continuous improvement, motivation, collaboration, empowerment, and entrepreneurialism within the IT team and embrace our wider organization's efforts to adopt agile ways of working.

• Liaise and, where relevant, manage key relationships across Finance, Actuarial and IT, notably: EO & APAC Financial Accountants, Finance Change Managers, IT Application Development Leads (ADLs), Data Governance SMEs, IT Risk Teams, Architecture and Operations Change Teams.

• Contribute to developing awareness of data across the business in order to ensure the highest standards of compliance. This includes highlighting Data Quality issues & Data Governance best practice

• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met.

• Participate in all internal meetings, as required, to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice.

• Create a structured environment for data element change management, centralized security and workflow administration, and limit customization to those approved by management.

• Implement finance reporting tools to maximize functional usage and capabilities while balancing maintainability and optimal system performance.

• Create training curriculum and reference documentation, align training with system access release for new users, and develop working sessions to ensure optimal ERP technology use.

• Serve as a technical expert and resource to staff, department and division by providing research and interpretation of complex materials and performing user acceptance testing for system enhancements and modifications.

• Maintain and provide, both internally and externally, ERP documentation materials for functional system design, business process flows and test scripts for new releases.

• 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 behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives.

Required Education * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experienceRequired Experience * 5 years relevant experiencePreferred Competencies/Skills * Maintain integrity and quality of repository data
Generate or adapt technology to serve user needs
Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
Implement business-aligned databases in various formats
Multi-task and handle competing priorities
Communicate information in a clear, well-organized and professional manner
Maintain composure by responding calmly, quickly and decisively to the unpredictable or unexpected
Provide vision and think creatively
Demonstrated ability to think criticallyPreferred Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experiencePreferred Experience * Finance, accounting and/or reporting experience
IT experiencePreferred Licenses/Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Management Accountant (CMA); and/or Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)Preferred Knowledge * Finance and/or accounting background; technical experience with database design, functional and technical experience with finance ERP applications; increasing levels of responsibility
Working knowledge of products and concepts relating to the financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles
Working knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Advanced knowledge of finance technology processes, procedures, solutions and best practices
Advanced knowledge of technology to control and safeguard the collection, organization, structure, processing and delivery of dataAbout QBE

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 by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

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

And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 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.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/

US Only - Travel Frequency * Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)US Only - Physical Demands * General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.US Only - Disclaimer * To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.Job Type * Individual ContributorGlobal Disclaimer * The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Compensation

Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000"AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY

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Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000

CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA

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Annual Salary Range: $125,000 - $187,000

San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY

Benefit Highlights

You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.

If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly