BI / MI Insights Manager

Mirai Talent; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty (re)insurance is seeking a BI and Insights Manager to lead a technical team focused on data analysis and reporting. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, develop data-driven initiatives, and work within a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have a solid background in data science, proficiency in tools like Power BI, and strong leadership skills to drive performance and maintain high data quality standards.

Benefits

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Career growth and development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL, R, or Python with strong understanding of data warehousing.
• Experience with Azure tools and Power BI is critical.
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of MI Analysts and BI Developers to deliver insightful analysis.
• Develop a roadmap for data platforms and manage data governance.
• Generate dashboards and reporting packs for senior management.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Data Visualization

Statistical Programming

Data Science Techniques

Business Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in relevant field (finance, maths, physics, or similar)

Additional qualifications (MBA, CFA)

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Tools

Microsoft Stack Tools

Job description

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We are looking for a BI and Insights Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of insightful analysis and reporting that supports key business decisions.They are on a mission to transform specialty (re)insurance by placing people at the heart of everything they do. Our dynamic, service-focused teams collaborate closely to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. Innovation, continuous improvement, and courage drive them forward in a rapidly evolving industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate a team of MI Analysts, Data Analysts, and BI Developers to deliver insightful analysis and reporting supporting business managers.
• Own the MI, BI, and Analytics function, working with operational leaders to ensure reporting meets business needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, legislative, and regulatory requirements while maintaining excellent internal customer service.
• Develop and execute the roadmap for data platforms and reporting solutions.
• Manage data governance, ensuring data collection, storage, security, and accessibility.
• Create and implement a MI and BI framework to standardise team practices and ensure data quality.
• Lead design, implementation, and operation of BI data analysis systems, driving the BI strategy to meet organisational goals.
• Manage BI/MI lifecycle with business user involvement in design processes, data modelling, and integration.
• Prioritise and deliver data-driven initiatives and incremental improvements.
• Optimise the use of commercial and enterprise data across products, sales, finance, and claims.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Generate dashboards, reporting packs, and visualisations for senior management.
• Stay up to date with enterprise BI tool developments, especially Microsoft Power BI.
• Motivate and manage the team, maintaining strong relationships across the organisation.
• Implement policies, documentation, governance, and establish a Centre of Excellence for insight and analysis.
• Support data engineering tasks including SQL modelling, data munging, ETL/ELT pipelines, API interactions, and automation using Python.
• Deliver trusted, high-quality data to inform customer experience and satisfaction insights.

What you can bring:

• Degree in relevant field (finance, maths, physics, or similar).
• Additional qualifications (MBA, CFA) are a plus.
• Proficient in SQL, R or Python, data visualisation, statistical programming, and data science techniques.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data mapping, logical modelling, and business analysis.
• Experience with Azure data tools and Power BI.
• Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams.
• Experience with project management and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem-solving skills with a business focus and stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of change management and systems processes.
• Comfortable with cloud platforms and Microsoft stack tools like Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure DevOps.
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, T-SQL, and SSIS.
• Understanding of ELT/ETL processes, RESTful APIs, and integration concepts.

Technologies You’ll Use

• Languages: Python, SQL, T-SQL, SSIS
• Concepts: ELT/ETL, Data Warehousing, APIs (RESTful), Spark APIs, FTP, SSL, SFTP, PKI, Integration Testing
• Methodologies: Agile, DevOps

What’s in it for you?

• A collaborative, innovative culture where your work makes an impact.
• Competitive and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
• Career growth, development opportunities, and continuous learning.
• The chance to be part of a passionate team driving positive change.