Requirements
Requires proven Enterprise Architect experience and significant delivery experience on large-scale programs, ideally with knowledge of insurance, reinsurance, finance, and underwriting technology. Candidates should be skilled in architecture design and analysis, managing parallel programs, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and influencing stakeholders through strong communication and relationship-building.
Job Description
Lead Enterprise Architect
- Location: London
- Type: Permanent
- Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
QBE Europe is currently recruiting a Lead Enterprise Architect to join our well-established architecture team in our London Office. This role will be pivotal as we embark on our modernisation journey within our technology and transformation function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a leading insurance company. As an Enterprise Architect at QBE Europe, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to modernize and transform our technology landscape. You will have the chance to work with a talented and collaborative team, providing technology direction and expertise on decisions and priorities regarding the enterprise's systems architecture. This includes supporting stakeholders with strategies, roadmaps, standards, and project options, as well as assisting in the development and implementation of processes to deliver global enterprise programs effectively.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
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
- Conduct technology assurance and governance to ensure alignment with architecture policy and practices.
- Maximise alignment and leverage reuse of technology to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Deliver or contribute to strategy, principles, policies, and roadmaps for assigned domains in line with agreed timelines and priorities.
- Establish foundational enterprise solution architectures for assigned domains.
- Lead the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines for technology solutions.
- Provide oversight and leadership on large projects to support business objectives.
- Actively promote and embed architectural ways of working and due governance.
- Conduct research on emerging architecture and technology trends.
- Ensure Solution Architects understand the strategic direction of projects.
- Proven expertise as Enterprise Architect, with strong project delivery in large-scale programs.
- Knowledge of Insurance/reinsurance/finance domain, with strong understanding around the underwriting domain and supporting market leading technology knowledge.
- Experience in working with third-party suppliers, outsource partners and cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability in problem analysis, design techniques and managing parallel architecture programs while prioritising work effectively.
- Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring alignment with diverse audiences.
- Significant experience in project delivery including large scale program experience.
- Demonstrable experience of establishing and maintaining relationships across the business and influencing design and policy where required.
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:
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
- Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
General Insurer of the Year 2026 at the British Insurance Awards
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
- AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
- Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
- UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
- Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
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.
Skills:
Client Counseling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Strategies, Infrastructure Design, Innovation, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Meeting Facilitation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
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.
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About QBE Europe
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with local presence in 26 countries. With hundreds of products and deep underwriting expertise, QBE European Operations cover most business risks. We apply our energy and determination to finding solutions to even the most complex challenges – and we’re not afraid to try something new, even if it means going against market conventions. We don't just see ourselves as an insurer, but a partner to our customers in helping to navigate uncertainty. We provide tailored solutions across commercial, personal, and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions to help individuals and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change. Whether it’s through our people, our deep expertise or our commitment to building strong relationships, we get to the heart of it. QBE Insurance Europe is a specialist in business insurance and is active in both the Lloyd’s and company markets. Outside of our London headquarters, we operate from seven regional centres in the UK and are present in the major European markets, Dubai, Canada and Singapore. We have an in-depth understanding of each of our chosen markets and our ability to combine local expertise with the broad knowledge of our product specialists enables us to provide innovative solutions in each territory.
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