Technical Data Specialist

About us

Munich Re is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions.  New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.  

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Technical Data Specialist

We are currently looking for a Technical Data Speciaist to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection for Data & Analytics.

This exciting role is a high impact position needed to support the delivery of large data programs within Munich RE’s Global Specialty Organization (GSI).  This role will help the organization to implement what is needed to deliver our strategic data platforms. Work will include, but not limited to the end to end support for acquisition, organization, integration, transformation and secure storage of mission-critical data.  This role will report into the team led by the Head of Business Solutions Data & Analytics for GSI.

Work closely in partnership with large system integrators to support the delivery of the programs that align to our data strategy.

Responsibilities: 

• Technical: Strong hands on skills that can be leveraged directly in the deliverable and/or ensuring that their team is effectively working.
• Commercial: passionate about solving problems, enjoy connecting the dots between data, strategy and analytics, obsess with generating tangible benefits and high performance.
• Leadership: Strong influencing skills and experience with a track record of empowering people to execute efficiently towards a common and understood goal.
• Organization: successfully juggle multiple, competing priorities and coordinate multiple tasks to ensure that work output from others is delivered on-time and accurately while operating in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
• Communication: Advanced verbal and written communications skills, as well as active listening, along with teamwork and presentation are essential.
• Must communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
• 10+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of data delivery and associated architecture principles, data modelling concepts, ETL procedures, and all steps of data production process using DevOps concepts.
• Prior experience in insurance and/or reinsurance in support of specialty lines is a plus.
• Extensive hands on experience in SQL, Python, Data Integration/Ingestion and associated patterns using Databricks, ADF, Notebooks etc.
• Experience in developing and supporting Delta Lakes using concepts such as medallion architecture and dimension concepts
• Working with Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with on-prem and cloud versions of databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks/methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) and tools (i.e. Jira, AzureDevOps).
• Demonstrate a proven track record of having implemented solutions using one or more agile methodologies in conjunction with a large system integration partner.
• Experience with mass ingestion capabilities and cloud process flows, data quality and master data management 
• Understanding data related security challenges and tooling with specific technologies (e.g. Databricks)
• Experience in migrating data and associated systems from on-prem to Cloud environments
• Consulting and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics (models, tools, etc.) and their operational support is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication coupled with negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Lloyds/Company Market (re)insurance experience with a good knowledge of products and markets

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

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Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support

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