Job Description
Principal Consumer Insurance (CI) Strategy
Permanent opportunity
Location Sydney (flexible working supported)
Join Suncorp’s Consumer Insurance team in a senior strategy leadership role with meaningful impact across one of Australia’s leading financial services organisations.
About the role
As Principal, Consumer Insurance (CI) Strategy, you will support the development of the Consumer Insurance strategy, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and enterprise priorities. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Consumer Insurance Strategy, this role plays a critical advisory and leadership position, partnering closely with senior leaders to solve complex strategic problems, shape long-term direction, and deliver high-quality insights to Executive Leadership and Boards.
This is a First Line Leader role at Fixed Salary Band 6, offering exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to influence outcomes at scale.
More specifically, you will:
Strategy development
Support the development of the Consumer Insurance strategy in close collaboration with senior leaders, ensuring it is clear, actionable and aligned with Group strategy
Define problem statements and draft proposals to scope activities, milestones, deliverables and engagement model
Lead hypothesis-driven, first-principles problem solving across a wide range of strategic issues
Facilitate strategy workshops, including off-sites, deep dives and ad hoc sessions
Deliver strategic research and insights, including market scans, competitor analysis, deep dives, opportunity assessments and commercial analyses
Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure integration and alignment of strategic initiatives
Provide coaching and mentoring on junior members of the team (as required)
Business and strategic planning
Support Consumer Business Planning activities in line with Group Strategy milestones
Facilitate alignment between Consumer Insurance plans and broader enterprise objectives
Track progress against strategic milestones, identifying dependencies, risks and trade-offs
Provide clear, data-driven analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making
Board and executive deliverables
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports for the Group and Consumer Boards, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), regulators and partners
Ensure timely, accurate and insightful content for key Board meetings, particularly May and November cycles
Clearly articulate strategic priorities, progress, risks and opportunities for Consumer Insurance
Ad hoc strategic analysis
Support additional strategic, commercial or market analysis as required
About you
You are a highly capable strategy professional with strong executive presence, commercial judgement and a passion for solving complex business problems.
Approximately 7+ years’ experience in corporate or business unit strategy, including some leadership experience
At least 5 years’ strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm strategy house (preferred)
Insurance experience desirable but not essential
Demonstrated experience applying strategic frameworks in corporate or consulting environments
Strong hypothesis-driven and structured problem-solving capability
High level of commercial and financial acumen, including valuation concepts
Advanced analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills
Proven ability to influence and manage senior executive stakeholders
Ability to lead, inspire and collaborate with diverse professional teams
Expert-level written communication, including Board and executive-level materials
Confidence facilitating complex strategic conversations and workshops
Strong data-led decision-making capability
Why join us?
Suncorp supports flexibility in how, when and where work is done, where business needs permit. You’ll be joining a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where strategic thinking is valued and your work directly shapes outcomes for customers and the business.
What we can offer you:
Discounts and offers on a range of insurance products
A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks secondary carer parental leave, and unlimited paid emergency response leave.
Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.
Employee benefits | Suncorp Group
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.
Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Permanent opportunity
Location Sydney (flexible working supported)
Join Suncorp’s Consumer Insurance team in a senior strategy leadership role with meaningful impact across one of Australia’s leading financial services organisations.
About the role
As Principal, Consumer Insurance (CI) Strategy, you will support the development of the Consumer Insurance strategy, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and enterprise priorities. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Consumer Insurance Strategy, this role plays a critical advisory and leadership position, partnering closely with senior leaders to solve complex strategic problems, shape long-term direction, and deliver high-quality insights to Executive Leadership and Boards.
This is a First Line Leader role at Fixed Salary Band 6, offering exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to influence outcomes at scale.
More specifically, you will:
Strategy development
Support the development of the Consumer Insurance strategy in close collaboration with senior leaders, ensuring it is clear, actionable and aligned with Group strategy
Define problem statements and draft proposals to scope activities, milestones, deliverables and engagement model
Lead hypothesis-driven, first-principles problem solving across a wide range of strategic issues
Facilitate strategy workshops, including off-sites, deep dives and ad hoc sessions
Deliver strategic research and insights, including market scans, competitor analysis, deep dives, opportunity assessments and commercial analyses
Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure integration and alignment of strategic initiatives
Provide coaching and mentoring on junior members of the team (as required)
Business and strategic planning
Support Consumer Business Planning activities in line with Group Strategy milestones
Facilitate alignment between Consumer Insurance plans and broader enterprise objectives
Track progress against strategic milestones, identifying dependencies, risks and trade-offs
Provide clear, data-driven analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making
Board and executive deliverables
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports for the Group and Consumer Boards, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), regulators and partners
Ensure timely, accurate and insightful content for key Board meetings, particularly May and November cycles
Clearly articulate strategic priorities, progress, risks and opportunities for Consumer Insurance
Ad hoc strategic analysis
Support additional strategic, commercial or market analysis as required
About you
You are a highly capable strategy professional with strong executive presence, commercial judgement and a passion for solving complex business problems.
Approximately 7+ years’ experience in corporate or business unit strategy, including some leadership experience
At least 5 years’ strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm strategy house (preferred)
Insurance experience desirable but not essential
Demonstrated experience applying strategic frameworks in corporate or consulting environments
Strong hypothesis-driven and structured problem-solving capability
High level of commercial and financial acumen, including valuation concepts
Advanced analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills
Proven ability to influence and manage senior executive stakeholders
Ability to lead, inspire and collaborate with diverse professional teams
Expert-level written communication, including Board and executive-level materials
Confidence facilitating complex strategic conversations and workshops
Strong data-led decision-making capability
Why join us?
Suncorp supports flexibility in how, when and where work is done, where business needs permit. You’ll be joining a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where strategic thinking is valued and your work directly shapes outcomes for customers and the business.
What we can offer you:
Discounts and offers on a range of insurance products
A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks secondary carer parental leave, and unlimited paid emergency response leave.
Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.
Employee benefits | Suncorp Group
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.
Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Consumer Insurance (CI) Strategy position is now open for candidates interested in the Insurance sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Insurance is a plus.