Senior Data Manager

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We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to join our Hannover Re UK Branch. The Single Risk Data Manager will lead the development and implementation of the Hannover Re L&H Single Risk data strategy. You will utilise your expertise in data management, planning, communication, and analysis to deliver the business transformations vital to our 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.

Your Profile

• To own the development and implementation of the Group's L&H Single Risk data strategy, aligning actions and initiatives with the delivery of the Group's business objectives
• Develop the framework and activities to improve continuously the quality, consistency and timeliness of single risk data used across the business. Design, implement and maintain the client data processes to meet evolving business requirements.
• To own single risk data governance as a key element of the group's data governance and provide expert support for local offices and group functions in the implementation of data governance initiatives.
• Support the development of enhanced ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions to improve operational controls and deliver actionable management insights in respect of reinsurance and financial data.
• Support business teams in the replacement of legacy solutions with new approaches, solutions, and tools to deliver greater process efficiency and stronger integration with Group standards.
• To investigate and coordinate synergies within single risk data-related topics across the local offices and Group functions.
• To proactively support the development of the single risk community, taking the lead on developing data maturity and enhanced data culture in support of the strategic goals.
• Build effective and sustainable relationships across the Group, including travel to relevant locations, to strengthen cross-functional working and collaboration, including committees and working parties.
• Proactively seek out emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data strategy, culture, and management, and assess their potential opportunities and impacts on the Group's Life & Health single risk data operations.

Your Tasks

• 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.
• 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.
• Sound understanding of IT principles, to be able to knowledgeably assess the potential data impacts of a proposed technical solution.
• Knowledge of relevant data governance, data model structures, technologies, programming languages, data visualisation, and reporting systems.
• Great communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex ideas and messages to a wide range of audiences, and an ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Consultative and collaborative working style creating a culture of challenge, accountability, openness, trust, and knowledge sharing. Strong influencer with the ability to identify and influence key stakeholders and resolve conflict. Negotiates confidently whilst maintaining relationships, building support and buy-in for ideas.
• Adapts communication style depending on audience. Active listener with the ability to elicit information from relevant stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, root cause analysis, solution development, and implementation skills. Ability to break down complex issues and identify trends, patterns, and interdependencies. Pragmatic approach to assessing risks and developing solutions. Uncovers information to identify causal links.
• Accountable for individual, team, and Branch deliveries to support overall objectives.
• Creates an environment where challenge is expected and encouraged and holds individuals accountable. Efficient and responsive ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and with versatility in responding to changing circumstances.
• Ability to design efficient solutions and processes in novel situations, implementing strong control and governance protocols to support business requirements.
• Creates and tests out new idea and improvements that have a significant impact on the business operations or service offering. Identifies new ways of working and encourages ideas from others. Creates processes and incentives for team members to generate and try new ideas.
• Actively develops talent and builds capability, acting as a role model across the business. Willingness to share knowledge and to learn from colleagues to strengthen the performance of the team.
• Develops a deep understanding of the complexities of the customer business in order to implement ideas and technical expertise. Ensures that customer feedback is actioned, and customer satisfaction maintained.
• Strong team player who is key in building a positive team environment. Ability to build effective, cross-functional collaborative relationships. Engages partners, encourages others to build relationships, and brings together diversity of thought, skills, and ideas to deliver objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in project environments with diverse groups, across the global network.

What We Offer
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help.
Benefits: Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential - including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them

If you too would like the assurance of a different way of working , take your next career step with us. To apply, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV and a cover letter to UK_HR@hannover-re.com stating the reference number 1739.

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