A market leading Global Reinsurance company is currently recruiting for a Senior Data Manager to lead the development and implementation of the business data strategy globally.

This is a high profile, strategic Data Management and Data Governance role which will require travel to the various global offices to include - Australia, South Africa, North America, Asia, India etc. 

The Role:

The Data Manager will lead the development and implementation of the business data strategy.

You will utilise your expertise in data management, planning, communication and analysis to deliver the business transformations vital to the future operating model.

Incorporating your knowledge of data techniques, models, governance and solutions, you will be wholly committed to the discovery and development of innovative solutions in an ever-changing business landscape.

You will collaborate with business representatives, project managers, end-users, technical teams, business architects and other subject matter experts across the business on key data-driven business change projects to maximise the value generated from our activities, align with our business objectives, develop our data culture and maturity, and leverage the power of data as a core asset for the organisation.

You will develop a deep understanding of reinsurance processes that rely on effective data management and governance.

You will play a critical role in shaping the Group’s data-driven future across Business Development, Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Operations, Valuation and Finance functions.

This is an exciting, challenging and highly varied role requiring a candidate with excellent influencing and strategic skills, combined with a focus on operational excellence.

You will have the ability to think outside the box and develop sustainable relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation across the globe.

Technical Skills:

• A proven track record of developing and implementing practical data strategy in complex organisations, incorporating culture, governance, processes, and solutions.
• Experience of leading successful project or change delivery in a large organisation
• Experience of working with both agile and waterfall delivery methods is desirable
• Experience with collecting, organising, and analysing large data sets
• Knowledge of relevant data governance, data model structures, technologies, programming languages, data visualisation, and reporting systems

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a data-related subject
• Knowledge of insurance or reinsurance business an advantage
• Knowledge of working in a global, multi-disciplinary role