Consumer Underwriting Operational Leader
Suncorp · Sydney
- Lead a skilled team across Consumer Underwriting
- Shape smarter processes through technology, automation and AI
Grow your leadership impact while improving underwriting operations, strengthening controls and helping teams make consistent, customer-focused decisions across Consumer Insurance.
About the Role
Lead the Consumer Underwriting Operations team to deliver effective oversight, workflow management and operational support across Home and Motor Insurance. You will manage the team’s program of work, strengthen processes and controls, and improve reporting for informed decision-making. Working with Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, Risk and other business areas, you will support incident and breach management, audit activities and key event responses. You will also identify opportunities to use AI, automation and other technologies to improve compliance, efficiency and customer outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Lead workflow planning and oversight activities to meet agreed processes and timelines
- Prepare monthly reporting and support quarterly team planning and prioritisation
- Manage incidents and contribute to coordinated breach management activities
- Improve processes and controls through automation, preventative measures and AI
- Support underwriting queries from Distribution, Claims and Internal Dispute Resolution teams
- Build team capability and embed consistent knowledge, controls and decision-making practices
What You'll Bring
- Proven people leadership experience, including performance and continuous improvement
- Strong capability in risk management, governance, compliance and operational controls
- Experience planning and implementing complex process or system change
- Experience managing relationships with stakeholders across the business
- Demonstrated knowledge of consumer insurance, underwriting and pricing practices
What You'll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
- Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
- Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact georgia.slattery@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.
Grow your leadership impact while improving underwriting operations, strengthening controls and helping teams make consistent, customer-focused decisions across Consumer Insurance.