Senior Underwriting Connectivity Specialist – Data & Automation

Suncorp Bank

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This permanent full-time role supports the Vero SME portfolio by designing and implementing underwriting rules and controls using automation, system connectivity, and external data. The role explores new data sources and technology, tests ideas through proofs of concept, and develops valuable opportunities into scalable solutions. It works across underwriting, governance, data, and technology teams to improve risk selection, platform controls, and underwriting decision-making, while supporting a more connected and automated environment. The role also helps shape the data and automation roadmap and improve how risk decisions are supported. It offers the opportunity to grow expertise in connected technology, data, and automation within underwriting.

Requirements

At least five years’ experience across general insurance, financial services, technology, data, or digital delivery.
Practical experience in system configuration, data integration, automation, or technology-enabled transformation.
Understanding of underwriting platforms, business rules, integrations, and platform connectivity.
Strong data and automation skills across external data evaluation, API integration, and proof-of-concept delivery.
Ability to translate business and underwriting challenges into clear, practical technology and data solutions.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work constructively with stakeholders from different disciplines.

Responsibilities

Design and optimise automated underwriting rules and controls across the Vero SME platform.
Evaluate external data sources and technology solutions to 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.

Benefits

Access to the Shine platform for perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition.
Opportunity to receive performance-based incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees.
Hybrid working and flexible leave.
20 weeks of paid parental leave.
Up to 5 days of paid flexible leave annually.
Paid study support, career breaks, and on-the-job learning.
$1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees.
Free wellbeing coaching and confidential Employee Assistance Program access.
Fitness Passport and discounts at more than 900 retailers.
Reduced superannuation fees.
Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave.
Employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families.
Flexible work, career development, and internal mobility.