Will Birch
About Will Birch
Will Birch is the Manager of Investment Risk & Analytics at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in economics and finance, with previous roles at CommSec, Commonwealth Bank, and Macquarie Group.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Will Birch serves as the Manager of Investment Risk & Analytics within the Group Investments division at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's investment strategies and risk management processes. His role involves analyzing investment risks and providing insights that support decision-making in investment portfolios. Birch operates out of the Sydney office, where he applies his expertise to enhance the company's investment performance.
Previous Experience at CommSec
Before joining QBE Insurance, Will Birch worked at CommSec as an Equity Associate and Client Service Officer. His tenure lasted for 10 months from 2013 to 2014, during which he was based in Darling Quarter. In this role, he provided client support and assistance in equity trading, gaining valuable experience in the financial services sector.
Professional Background at Commonwealth Bank
Will Birch's career includes a role as a Business Analyst at Commonwealth Bank, where he worked for one year from 2012 to 2013. This position allowed him to develop skills in analyzing business processes and contributing to financial projects. His experience at Commonwealth Bank laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in investment risk and analytics.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Will Birch earned his Bachelor of Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney, studying from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Commerce with a focus on Finance and Banking from the same institution, completing this degree in 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in investment risk and analytics.
Experience at Macquarie Group
Prior to his current role at QBE Insurance, Will Birch worked at Macquarie Group as a professional in Investment Risk & Analytics. His tenure at Macquarie lasted for five years, from 2014 to 2019, during which he developed expertise in investment risk assessment and analytics, further enhancing his qualifications for his current position.