Data Graduate Programme

The world is full of ‘what ifs?’…

What if there is another pandemic, what if our cyber security isn’t strong enough….

At QBE we’re asking the right question to enable a more resilient future.  A future that helps our customers protect what matters most.

What if our structured learning & development plan provides you with key skills for the future and a large Data community to lean on?

What if we could each play a key role in driving success?

What if from the moment you accept your position, we welcome you to the graduate world and Data community at QBE and you immediately feel a sense of belonging?

Kick Start your career on QBE’s Early Careers Data Programme

Do you have a passion for problem solving?  Are you fascinated with data analytics, statistics, or machine learning? If you have an inquisitive, analytical mind and aspire to grow your career in Data, we would like to hear from you.  QBE’s Early Careers Data Programme gives you an opportunity to work in an environment where you can build your interpersonal skills, learn and develop and accelerate your career in Data.

We have opportunities across a number of Data teams….

Pricing and Data Science:

Our growing Pricing and Data Science team is comprised of 40 Pricing and Data Science specialists supporting the pricing of $5 Billion of annual premium. They work with Underwriters across the UK, Europe and Lloyd’s and London Markets. A role in this team would see you supporting the product leads in building and deploying the next generation of pricing models using modern data science techniques and models.

Data Centre of Excellence:

The Data Centre of Excellence team in our European Operation is evolving, and we are looking for enthusiastic and data-orientated aspiring Data Analysts. A role in this team will give you the opportunity to spend four months in each of our three teams (Data Excellence, Business Intelligence, Data Solutions & Analysis), which will provide you with a broad experience of working with data.

Data & Analytics Train:

The Data & Analytics Train is responsible for all support, maintenance and change activities relating to our Data estate. This includes our Enterprise Information Data Warehouse that supports critical reporting needs across our business and our Google Cloud Platform used by our Data Scientists to develop and run their models. We are also in the process of implementing a modern, flexible Azure cloud-based platform to facilitate a data driven culture within QBE. We have a number of roles available within this team:

Data Application Support Specialist: in this role you will take ownership of some of our data applications developing a good understanding of the application from a business and a technical perspective and helping to drive improvement of service for our user community

Data Analyst: in this role you will be learning technical data analysis skills to resolve Production data issues, conduct reconciliations to ensure data integrity in our estate and to design, deliver and test changes to our data estate
DevOps Engineer: in this role you will be working on developing the Google Cloud Platform to enable the rapid and safe, deployment of Data Science models through code and automation.

Data Engineer: in this role you will learn how to assemble and gather complex data sets that meet business requirements for Machine Learning and Data Science

What you will gain on our Data Programme:

• Induction and training to help you learn about the Insurance Industry and give you the skills to set you up for success.
• A supported curriculum of events and initiatives.
• The opportunity to work and gain experience in diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams.
• An enterprise-wide network of fellow Early Careers talent, social engagement, and a strong sense of belonging at QBE.
• Exposure to Executive & Industry keynote speakers.
• Mentoring & Coaching.
• Training towards a relevant data related professional qualification, with managerial support and time off for study days and exams

Just a few benefits:

• Career development - QBE is the only global insurance company, which gives you access to senior global leaders and rich career paths.
• Flexible work conditions - Our Flex@QBE policy allows flexible and hybrid working for all roles at all levels.
• Salary and benefits - QBE offers a generous packaged salary for graduates plus a yearly bonus.
• Global opportunities - We value and promote internal global mobility through inter-company transfers.

About you

• Excellent problem solver with an inquisitive mindset and can-do attitude
• Some experience using SQL or Python would be desirable but is not a must
• Achieved a 2:1 or above in a STEM subject at University
• GCSE in Mathematics and English at grade C or 4 and above
• You must have completed your studies within five years prior to Sept 2023
• You must have unrestricted working rights in the UK until at least Sept 2026
• You must be able to commute to our London or Leeds offices at least twice a week

Why QBE?

We live in a rapidly changing and uncertain world.  Insurance plays a vital role in our economy and society adding certainty and supporting communities to protect what matters to them.   Our industry offers surprising, varied, and purposeful careers. As an international insurer, headquartered in Sydney and with a presence in 27 countries, the opportunities are endless. Find out more about QBE here.

Join our Graduate Program and you’ll be part of a company recognised as a great place to work.

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