Head of Data - GSI

Head of Data - GSI (Global Specialty Insurance)

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

The Head of GSI Data is responsible for establishing and operationalizing a unified data governance and management framework across Global Specialty Insurance. The role ensures that data is managed as a strategic asset, enabling consistent, high-quality, and compliant data to support underwriting, finance, risk, and operational decision-making.

The position drives the implementation of the GSI Data Target Operating Model (TOM), including governance structures, data ownership, and enterprise standards. It acts as the central authority for data governance, ensuring alignment across business units, functions, and geographies, while enabling scalable analytics and data-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities:          

• Define and execute GSI Data Strategy aligned with business priorities, including underwriting, finance, and risk use cases
• Design and implement the GSI Data Governance Framework, including policies, standards, and decision rights
• Establish and lead the GSI Data Governance Council, ensuring effective cross-entity decision-making
• Define and enforce data ownership models (Domain Owners, Data Stewards, Business Owners) across GSI
• Oversee data quality, lineage, and metadata management, including implementation of supporting tools and processes
• Enable analytics and data product development by ensuring availability of trusted, standardized datasets
• Coordinate with IT and Data Engineering to align governance with platform architecture and data infrastructure
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data risk management, including privacy, security, and audit requirements
• Drive cultural adoption of data governance through stakeholder engagement, training, and communication across business units

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:       

• 12+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data architecture

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred
• Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide data transformation or governance initiatives
• Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK)
• Experience with data quality, metadata management, and data lineage concepts
• Familiarity with data architectures, data platforms, and analytics ecosystems
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to data (e.g., privacy, financial reporting, risk)
• Strong stakeholder management across business and technical functions
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across entities
• Experience in governance design and facilitation of decision-making bodies
• Strategic thinking combined with pragmatic execution capability
• Strong communication skills, with ability to translate complex data topics into business value

The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including Princeton (NJ), New York City (NY), and Hartford (CT). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $283,200 - $451,400, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.  In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the with the higher end being more aligned with the New York City job market.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.