Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Head of Capital Solutions

Location:Londonor Bermuda (Hybrid)

Permanent

What if you could shape how a global insurer uses capital to support growth,resilienceand underwriting flexibility?

QBE is creating a new Head of Capital Solutions roleto lead the design,executionand scaling of capital solutions across the Group. This is ahigh‑impactopportunity to influencegroup‑levelcapital strategy, with a particular focus on expanding the use ofthird‑partycapital.

You will play a pivotal role in the evolution of QBE’sInsurance‑LinkedSecurities (ILS) capability, building on recent transactions including catastrophe bonds issued through the Bridge Street Re programme and the George Street Re casualty sidecar. Youwillalsobe responsible forthe management andexecution ofretrospective transactions such asloss portfolio transfers

Combining strategic leadership withhands‑ondelivery, the role offersend‑to‑endownership of capital solutions activity and meaningful engagement with senior stakeholders,investorsand regulators.

Having the right to work in thiscountryis 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’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding 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’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

Your new role 

As Head of Capital Solutions, you will provide analytical, strategic and policy leadership across groupcapital‑relatedinitiatives, partnering closely with Group Finance and the wider business.

Your role will include:

• Develop and execute QBE’sgroup‑widecapital solutions strategy, acting as a thought leader on innovative risk transfer solutions

• Identifyopportunities to deploy third party capital to support growth, reduce volatility, and optimise return on equity

• Structure and manage ILS transactions, including catastrophe bonds and sidecars

• Lead the design and execution of legacy solutions

• Build andmaintainrelationships with ILS fund managers, investors, legacyinsurersand service provider

• End to end accountability for transaction execution, including structuring, negotiation, approvals, and completion

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across underwriting, finance, ceded reinsurance, actuarial, legal, tax, and operations

• Ensure structures appropriately balance pricing, capital efficiency, operational complexity, and reputational/regulatory considerations

• Oversee transaction economics, counterparty risk, collateralisation, and post transaction governance

• Support stakeholder messaging on the use and benefits of alternative capital, with clear articulation of risk, reward, and capital implications

• Ensure robust governance, documentation, and ongoing compliance across all transactions

About you 

• Strong technical understanding of ILS structures (including catastrophe bonds and sidecars) and legacy risk transfer

• Demonstrated experience originating and executing complex,multi‑stakeholdertransactions

• Well‑establishedmarket relationships across reinsurers, ILS investors, brokers,banksor advisors

• Sound commercial judgement, analyticalcapabilityand risk awareness

• Credibility with senior executives,Boardsand regulators

• Knowledge of regulatory capital regimes and capital management best practices

• Excellent stakeholder management,communicationand presentation skills

• A professional actuarial, accounting or investment qualification isadvantageous

Benefits  

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances.

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click  Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations 

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, 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 

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

To learn more about our achievements, click here  

Apply now andlet’smake it happen!  

Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Apply today

Your career. At the heart of it.  

Skills:

Coaching for success, Communication, Complaint Management, Critical Thinking, Finance Strategy, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Process Refinement, Professional Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership

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.