National Portfolio Specialist - SME

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

National Portfolio Specialist

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adeliade or BrisbaneType: Permanent, full timeHybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Due to continued growth and the development of a new commercial packages product, we're looking for an experienced National Portfolio Specialist to join our team.

Reporting to the National Portfolio Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy, portfolio performance and pricing outcomes across our SME portfolio. This is a highly visible role that combines technical underwriting expertise, portfolio analysis and strategic thinking, offering the opportunity to influence business performance at a national level.

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

Support the development and execution of national portfolio, underwriting and pricing strategies to deliver profitable growth and portfolio performance.Assist with portfolio planning, forecasting, performance monitoring and reporting across the SME portfolio.Maintain underwriting frameworks, including appetite, authority levels, underwriting rules and coverage requirements.Provide technical leadership through referrals, underwriting guidance, audits and decision support.Analyse portfolio performance, identify trends and recommend actions to improve profitability, growth and volatility outcomes.Partner with Pricing and Distribution teams to optimise portfolio performance and enhance pricing capabilities.Contribute to underwriter capability development through technical guidance, training and coaching.

About You

Extensive underwriting experience with strong technical expertise in SME Property and/or Liability insurance.Strong understanding of portfolio management, pricing principles, risk management and underwriting governance.Proven ability to analyse portfolio data and identify performance drivers, trends and opportunities.Self-motivated and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership of complex initiatives and deliver outcomes.Demonstrated ability to make sound underwriting decisions and provide credible technical leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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 balanceLife Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superA 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 recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Coaching, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 30/08/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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