Senior Underwriting Connectivity Specialist Data & Automation

• Shape smarter underwriting through connected data and automation
• Work across underwriting, data, and technology to deliver meaningful impact
• Permanent full time role 

About the Role:

This role plays a key part in the Vero SME portfolio by designing and implementing underwriting rules and controls using automation, system connectivity, and external data. You’ll explore new data sources and technology, test ideas through proofs of concept and turn valuable opportunities into scalable solutions. Working across underwriting, governance, data, and technology teams, you’ll help improve risk selection, platform controls, and underwriting decision-making, while supporting a more connected and automated environment. Help evolve underwriting through data, automation, and connected technology, while growing your expertise and improving how risk decisions are supported.

What You'll Do:

• Design and optimise automated underwriting rules and controls across the Vero SME platform.
• Evaluate external data sources and technology solutions that improve risk assessment and customer validation.
• Lead proofs of concept, pilots and business cases for automation, artificial intelligence, and alternative data.
• Partner with technology, data and business teams to deliver API integrations and scalable automation solutions.
• Translate underwriting needs and governance learnings into practical platform enhancements and business rules.
• Shape the data and automation roadmap, prioritising initiatives that support portfolio and underwriting priorities.

What You'll Bring:

• Bring at least five years’ experience across general insurance, financial services, technology, data, or digital delivery.
• Apply practical experience in system configuration, data integration, automation, or technology-enabled transformation.
• Understand underwriting platforms, business rules, integrations, and platform connectivity.
• Use strong data and automation skills across external data evaluation, API integration, and proof-of-concept delivery.
• Translate business and underwriting challenges into clear, practical technology and data solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and work constructively with stakeholders from different disciplines.

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

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