Denise Barroga
About Denise Barroga
Denise Barroga is a Reward Manager at QBE Insurance, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in performance and reward management, having held various roles at HSBC and Commonwealth Bank in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Denise Barroga has served as Reward Manager at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, she provides expert advice on compensation and benefits to senior leaders and the HR team. She plays a crucial role in aligning local reward strategies with global initiatives, ensuring that the company's reward processes are effective and compliant. Barroga collaborates with legal, tax, and HR stakeholders to maintain adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, she manages the end-to-end annual pay and bonus process, focusing on data validation and process improvement.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to her current position, Barroga held various roles at HSBC. She worked as Performance and Reward Assistant Manager in Global Banking and Markets from 2017 to 2019. She also served as Performance and Reward Manager in Commercial Banking for six months in 2019 and as Performance and Reward Senior Analyst from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at HSBC provided her with extensive experience in performance management and reward strategies within the banking sector.
Experience at Commonwealth Bank
Denise Barroga worked at Commonwealth Bank in multiple roles. She was a Remuneration Analyst for Bankwest from 2014 to 2016 and a Performance and Remuneration Analyst from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Assistant Manager from 2007 to 2011. Her experience at Commonwealth Bank contributed to her expertise in remuneration and performance management within the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Denise Barroga earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resources Management and Accounting from Australian Catholic University, studying from 2006 to 2011. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in reward management and human resources, equipping her with the necessary skills to navigate complex compensation and benefits structures.
Role at Aon Hewitt Australia
Before her roles in banking, Barroga worked at Aon Hewitt Australia as a Remuneration Specialist from 2011 to 2013. In this position, she gained valuable insights into remuneration strategies and best practices, further enhancing her expertise in the field of compensation and benefits.