Associate – Cyber and Technology Risk

At WTW, our Cyber and Technology Risk Team is reshaping the role of insurance broking and risk advisory in the digital era. Our core focus is delivering outstanding insurance client services, supported by deep market insight and strong placement capabilities. We work closely with clients to help them understand and manage the complex risks associated with cyber, technology and data, by securing tailored risk and insurance solutions that protect their operations and support their growth.

While insurance broking is at the heart of what we do, our approach goes beyond traditional placement. We combine strategic consulting, risk management and data-driven insights to offer a comprehensive service. Our team collaborates with specialists in technology law, information security, cyber incident response and risk analytics to provide innovative advice and access to cutting-edge insurance products.

This role places you at the centre of a fast-moving and constantly evolving industry. You will play a key part in client engagement, insurance placement and advisory work, building your reputation as a trusted broker and risk adviser. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, and you will have the chance to shape the future of cyber and technology insurance across the region.

The Role
This role focuses on becoming a key member within our insurance practice and supporting the wide range of risk and advisory services we deliver to clients. The successful candidate will help drive our insurance work and assist 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 and technology accounts within the practice by participating in strategic planning, technical subject matter expertise, administrative assistance, 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
• 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, Crime, IT Liability, FinTech, D&O, Statutory Liability, Reputational Risk, Professional Indemnity and Intellectual Property) 
• Participation in wording drafting and manuscript insurance policy development
• Working with third party and industry stakeholders across a broad range of initiatives 
   

The Requirements
 

• Previous experience in cyber, technology risk, insurance and the law, or a willingness to learn about these areas
• Have a good understanding of the insurance industry. Preliminary understanding of legal risk and regulatory requirements will also be beneficial
• A good understanding of risk management, insurance claims or broking 
• Display the right attitude, work ethic, passion and collaborative behaviours 
• Undergraduate degree in Law, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or Business/Commerce, or Diploma in Finance, Broking, Business, Marketing, or Media
• Foundational research skills
• Someone who takes initiative and is a proactive learner
• Leadership and strong willingness to take ownership
• 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
• Some knowledge of insurance contracts and structure
• Candidates from across Australia will also be considered

Why Join WTW?

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

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance 
• 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. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

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 Willis Towers Watson 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’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected]