(Senior) IT Application and Data Manager

Korean Reinsurance Switzerland AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Korean Re Switzerland AG, based in Zürich, is seeking an experienced IT Application and Data Manager to own the core reinsurance platform Synergy2, drive data reporting and automation, and partner with business stakeholders and vendors.

The role combines business understanding with technology and data expertise in a small, agile IT team, offering broad responsibility and opportunities to influence processes across underwriting, operations, finance and risk.

Qualifikationen

• University degree (MSc or BSc) in Information Systems or related field.
• Fluent English required.
• Korean language skills are a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of IT application management, BI, and data experience.

Aufgaben

• Own Synergy2 as product owner and manage backlogs, testing and improvements.
• Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions with vendors.
• Design and deliver business solutions, defining requirements, scope, priorities, and UAT.
• Lead IT projects from requirements through implementation and postdeployment support.
• Design and maintain data flows and integrations between systems and reporting tools.
• Ensure data quality and support quarterly/annual closes with accurate reporting.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

MSc or BSc in Information Systems

Tools

MS SQL

Power BI

SAP Business Objects

Excel

Alteryx

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) IT Application and Data Manager

About Korean Re Switzerland AG
Korean Re Switzerland AG (rated 'A+' with a stable outlook by S&P) is a 100% subsidiary of Korean Re in Seoul, an international reinsurance group with more than USD 5.7 bn of gross written premium and a track-record of more than 60 years in the reinsurance industry.
Korean Re Switzerland's mission is to build on Korean Re's long-standing experience in Europe and to expand Korean Re's footprint in the Continental European reinsurance markets. We are committed to providing reinsurance services of high standards to deliver value for our clients, shareholders and employees. For more information about our team and company, please visit www.koreanre.ch.
Korean Re Switzerland offers a vibrant and fast-moving environment with a capable and highly motivated team. We live an empowered corporate culture with a strong cross-functional team spirit.

About your role

As part of a two-person IT team, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing KRSA's technology, data, and reporting landscape. You will combine the responsibilities of application owner, business solutions partner, data specialist, and project manager in a highly visible position with direct exposure to senior management.
You will take ownership of KRSA's core reinsurance platform, Synergy2, and help drive the digitalization and continuous improvement of business processes across underwriting, operations, finance, claims, and reporting. Working closely with business stakeholders, external vendors, and technology partners, you will ensure that systems, data, and reporting capabilities effectively support the company's strategic objectives and future growth
This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact in an international reinsurance company. For someone who enjoys combining business understanding with technology and data expertise, this position provides broad responsibility, considerable autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of our IT environment.

Key responsibilities

Application Ownership & Business Solutions

• Product owner for Synergy2, KRSA's core reinsurance administration platform, manage backlogs, testing and ongoing improvements
• Act as the primary liaison between business users and external vendors translating business requirements into practical technology solutions
• Design and deliver business solutions, defining requirements, scope, priorities, and UAT while identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation
• Lead and coordinate IT projects from requirements through implementation and postdeployment support

Business Analytics, Reporting & Automation

• Design and maintain data flows and integrations between Synergy2 and reporting, finance, underwriting, claims and pricing systems
• Ensure data quality, integrity and consistency across applications and databases
• Support quarterly and annual financial closing processes through data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting
• Develop and maintain reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, SAP Business Objects, MS SQL
• Deliver management information and reporting solutions for underwriting, portfolio monitoring, claims, receivables, cash allocation, and pricing
• Contribute to IT Governance, Infrastructure, and Vendor Management
• Manage the IT budget and support cost control activities in collaboration with Finance.
• Occasional coordination of IT audits and related follow-up tasks in collaboration with Risk Management/Compliance

Skills & experience

Education & Languages

• University degree (MSc or BSc) in Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
• Fluent English is required
• Korean and/or additional European languages are considered an advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in IT application management, business intelligence, data management, technology, preferably within the (re-)insurance or financial services sector.
• Experience managing third-party software vendors and technology service providers.
• Experience in designing and supporting business-critical applications and data environments.
• Good understanding of insurance or reinsurance business processes, including underwriting, operations, finance, reinsurance accounting and reporting

Technical Skills

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases, preferably MS SQL
• Experience with Power BI, Business Objects and Excel-based reporting solution
• Familiarity with automation technologies and API-based integrations is an advantage
• Basic understanding of application and data architecture, system integration, cloud concepts, and modern IT infrastructure environments
• Some experience with workflow-, analytics, and data processing platforms, e.g. Alteryx, or similar tools

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and sustainable technology solutions
• Hands-on mindset with the flexibility to operate in a small and agile organization
• Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to act as a trusted advisor, sparring partner, and mentor across functions