Matthew Gao
About Matthew Gao
Matthew Gao serves as the Group Internal Audit - IT Audit at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2016. He has a diverse background in IT and auditing, with previous roles at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, PwC, and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Matthew Gao has been employed at QBE Insurance Group since 2016, serving as the Group Internal Audit - IT Audit. In this role, he is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His tenure at QBE spans eight years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the organization's risk management framework.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Gao holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he studied from 2002 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, completing his studies there from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT audit and risk management.
Background
Matthew Gao began his career in 2001 as an IT Developer at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, where he worked for eight months. He then joined PwC as a Senior Associate from 2004 to 2007 in China, followed by a position as a Senior Consultant at PwC in Sydney, Australia, from 2007 to 2008. After that, he served as a Senior IT Auditor at the Reserve Bank of Australia from 2008 until he joined QBE Insurance in 2016.
Professional Experience
Matthew Gao has extensive experience in the field of IT auditing and consulting. His roles at PwC included positions as both Senior Associate and Senior Consultant, where he gained valuable insights into audit practices and client management. His experience at the Reserve Bank of Australia as a Senior IT Auditor further solidified his expertise in assessing IT controls and compliance.