Finance Data Architect

SCOR; Paris; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SCOR Group is seeking a senior data architecture professional to design and own the enterprise Finance data model across Reserving, Closing, and Financial Reporting. You will define conceptual and logical models, establish canonical definitions, and ensure governance across Finance, Actuarial, Risk, and Corporate functions.

You will partner with Finance, Actuarial, and Business stakeholders to translate complex reinsurance and finance requirements into scalable data structures, addressing

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Information Architecture, or Enterprise Data Modeling.
• Strong experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Deep understanding of Finance and Actuarial data domains, including IFRS 17, Solvency II, Technical Closing, Reserving, FP&A, Performance Management, General Ledger, and reinsurance contracts data.

Responsabilidades

• Design and own the enterprise Finance data architecture and data model for Reserving, Closing, Performance Management, Investments, Treasury, and Financial Reporting.
• Define and evolve conceptual and logical data models within SCOR's Data Foundation.
• Establish common definitions, semantics, and canonical data structures across Finance, Actuarial, Risk, and Corporate functions.
• Lead the Finance Analytical Data Model design with traceability and reconciliation across source systems.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, and Business stakeholders to translate complex needs into scalable data structures.
• Ensure handling of granularity, historical tracking, time dimensions, accounting perspectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Align operational data, analytical data products, reporting, and AI use cases through data governance.
• Define standards for metadata management and data governance in Finance.
• Support IFRS 17, Solvency II, Technical Closing, Reserving, Planning, Forecasting and performance analytics initiatives.
• Partner with Data Engineers, Solution Architects, and Domain Leads to implement target-state data models.

Conocimientos

Data architecture

Information architecture

Enterprise data modeling

Insurance domain knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Data science / computing degree

Herramientas

SQL

ETL tools

Descripción del empleo

This is not a traditional technical modeling role. We are looking for a professional who understands how Finance and Actuarial processes operate within a reinsurance company and can translate that understanding into a scalable, governed, and business-aligned data architecture and data models.

You will work at the intersection of Finance, Actuarial, Data, and Technology teams to define the future-state Finance data model and establish the semantic foundation that supports enterprise-wide decision making.

Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

Your mission will be to:

Design and own the enterprise Finance data architecture and data model supporting Reserving, Closing, Performance Management, Investments, Treasury, and Financial Reporting.

Define and evolve conceptual, logical data models within SCOR's Data Foundation.

Establish common business definitions, semantics, and canonical data structures across Finance, Actuarial, Risk, and Corporate functions.

Lead the design of the Finance Analytical Data Model, ensuring consistency, traceability, reconciliation capability, and alignment across source systems and business processes.

Work closely with Finance, Actuarial, and Business stakeholders to translate complex reinsurance and finance requirements into scalable and reusable data structures.

Ensure appropriate handling of granularity, historical tracking, time dimensions, accounting perspectives, and regulatory requirements.

Drive alignment between operational data, analytical data products, reporting requirements, and AI-enabled use cases.

Define standards and best practices for Finance data architecture, information modeling, metadata management, and data governance.

Support enterprise initiatives related to IFRS 17, Solvency II, Technical Closing, Reserving, Planning, Forecasting, and Performance analytics.

Partner with Data Engineers, Solution Architects, and Domain Leads to ensure consistent implementation of target-state data models across the Finance ecosystem.

Qualifications

Required experience & competencies

5+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Information Architecture, Enterprise Data Modeling, or related disciplines.

Strong experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry.

Deep understanding of Finance and Actuarial data domains, including several of the following: IFRS 17, Solvency II, Technical Closing, Reserving, Financial Planning & Analysis, Performance Management, General Ledger, Accounting structures, Reinsurance contracts and treaty data

Proven experience designing enterprise-scale conceptual and logical data models used across multiple business functions.

Experience defining canonical data models, business semantics, and data standards.

Strong understanding of Finance data lineage, reconciliation, controls, and data quality requirements.

Ability to engage effectively with senior Finance, Actuarial, and Technology stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical domains.

Required Education

• Degree in computer or data science, software or computer engineering, applied math, physics, statistics, or a related field or equivalent experience

About Us

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.