The WTW Cyber and Technology Risk Team is unlike anything you have seen before. We are risk, insight, data, and strategy driven. We deliver broad consulting and support services to help our clients assess, manage, and respond to technology, cyber, and data exposures. Our consulting expertise is combined with unrivalled insurance market knowledge and placement capabilities.

　　Our team draws on expertise from recognised leaders in technology law, information security, insurance, cyber incident response, data modelling, risk analytics, dispute resolution, and risk consulting. This allows us to create cutting-edge tools and deliver unique consulting and insurance services.

　　This is a role where no two days will be the same. You will be at the forefront of some of the fastest-moving industries in the region and be given a platform to build your reputation and expertise across our client engagement, insurance placement, advisory and consulting work.

　　NOTE: This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

　　The Role

　　This role focuses on becoming a key member within our insurance and advisory practice and supporting the range of services we deliver to clients. The successful candidate will help drive our insurance work and participate in the team’s consulting and advisory projects.

　　We are seeking someone with a strong work ethic, who can be trained to grow and become a future leader within our business. Key elements of this role will include:

　　Helping clients understand critical technology risks and their needs across risk consulting, advisory and insurance placement

　　Functioning as a key resource on cyber accounts within the practice by participating in strategic planning, technical subject matter expertise, and claims processes

　　Supporting the placement of large, complex programs in the financial lines marketplace

　　Publication of thought leadership, articles and participation in third-party conferences and educational events run by the team

　　Engagement and coordination in consulting, advisory and risk-led opportunities

　　Manage and support pipeline, prospects and financial reporting

　　Developing deep knowledge across cyber risk management, regulatory and legal risks, emerging technologies, and data governance;

　　Developing expertise across a broad range of insurance products (Cyber, IT Liability, FinTech, D&O, Professional Indemnity)

　　Participation in wording drafting and manuscript insurance policy development

　　Working with third-party and industry stakeholders across a broad range of initiatives

　　The Requirements

　　As our team plays at the boundary of cyber, technology risk, insurance and the law, candidates should have some experience in some of these areas. Understanding of legal risk and regulatory requirements will also be beneficial.

　　A good understanding of risk management, insurance claims or broking will be beneficial to the candidate; however, this is not a requirement. This role is an investment into a future leader for our team. We will consider a wide variety of candidates who display the right attitude, work ethic, passion, and collaborative behaviours. Candidates from across Australia will also be considered.

　　Preferred skills for the role include:

　　Undergraduate degree in Law, Information Technology, Cyber Security or Commerce

　　Strong research skills

　　Someone who takes initiative and is a proactive learner

　　Leadership and a strong willingness to take ownership

　　Strong drafting ability, presentation skills, attention to detail and accuracy

　　The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive approach

　　Experience in underwriting, insurance law, broking or claims

　　Technical knowledge of insurance contracts and structure

　　Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

　　Why Join WTW

　　WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

　　Additional paid annual leave (NZ only)

　　Life, Income Protection and Trauma insurance (NZ only)

　　Annual bonus

　　Company paid salary continuance insurance

　　Life and TPD insurance (Australia only)

　　Hybrid working

　　Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)

　　Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

　　At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

　　We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working.

　　At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

　　In the spirit of reconciliation, WTW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

　　We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.