Snr Advisor Climate Risk

Senior Climate Risk Advisor

Brisbane OR Sydney

• Shape climate scenario analysis across Australia and New Zealand.
• Explore potential impacts of transition risk across our business model and value chain.
• Join a close-knit team working on evolving mandatory climate reporting requirements.

About the Role

Join our highly collaborative Environment and Climate team to help shape Suncorp Group’s approach to climate scenario analysis. You will oversee the group-wide framework across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on transition risk and NGFS scenarios. Your analysis will inform risk management, strategic planning and climate resilience assessments.

Working across a complex and constantly changing reporting landscape, you will support disclosures, governance and assurance activities while building strong relationships across the business.

You will join a close-knit, highly collaborative team within a leading Trans-Tasman Insurer where your professional development is highly regarded.

What You'll Do

• Develop Suncorp’s climate scenario analysis approach in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver transition risk analysis using relevant NGFS scenarios, methodologies and assumptions.
• Translate climate findings into practical insights for risk management and strategic planning.
• Coordinate assurance activities and work with third-party audit providers.
• Prepare methodology notes, governance papers and submissions for management and board consideration.

What You'll Bring

• Experience delivering climate scenario analysis, particularly for transition risk.
• Practical experience using NGFS scenarios, pathways, data or related methodologies would be highly regarded.
• Experience in climate reporting, sustainability, financial reporting, strategy, actuarial work or a related field.
• Strong research skills and knowledge of evolving climate reporting requirements and practices.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex climate information to varied audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

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

Explore our full benefits

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 melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.