Data Quality Lead

QBE Europe; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer is seeking a Data Quality Lead to manage data quality initiatives and finance adjustments governance. This role requires strong analytical skills and prior experience in the Financial or Insurance industry. You'll work with key stakeholders to ensure high standards of data quality, while leveraging tools like Ataccama and Collibra. The position offers a hybrid work model, with a culture that promotes flexibility and inclusivity.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

10% employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work program

Qualifications

• Experience with Data Quality and Data Governance tools preferred.
• Ability to effectively use analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience leading DQ activities like data profiling and DQ Issue Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance of Adjustments and enhance Finance Adjustments Governance process.
• Develop and embed Data Management capabilities ensuring high standards of Data Quality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.

Skills

Data Quality Assessments

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration Tools

Critical Thinking

Process Improvements

Risk Management

Education

Prior experience within the Financial or Insurance industry

Understanding of Data Management frameworks like DAMA and DCAM

Tools

Ataccama

Collibra

Excel

Python

SQL

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Data Quality Lead

Permanent

London / Hybrid

At QBE, our purpose is enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

QBE EO has embarked on a journey of growth in Data and Analytics through the implementation of Collibra for Data Governance and Ataccama for Data Quality. These applications are helping us implement and automate key Data Management activities, ensuring data is catalogued, Data Lineage is captured consistently, Data Quality is measured, DQ Issues are investigated, and Master & Reference Data is managed.

We're looking for an experienced Data Quality Lead to join our Data Quality team within the Data Centre of Excellence function in our London office.

Your New Role

In this role, you'll take ownership of the Finance Adjustments Governance process, enhancing it in alignment with other finance and Data Quality processes. You'll also contribute towards developing and embedding Data Management capabilities, ensuring high standards of Data Quality.

Main Responsibilities

Adjustment Specific:

• Lead the governance of Adjustments, developing an appropriate framework and structure to effective control and manage the process.
• Provide governance over the changes (Adjustment) that are required in data flowing between our finance and actuarial systems.
• Manage the month-end Adjustment process as it transitions from Finance to the Data Excellence team. Analyse the process to identify and implement improvements.
• Work closely with business and technical teams, including reserving managers, financial controllers, and system owners to document and resolve Adjustment issues.
• Where possible, remove manual intervention in the Adjustments process using tools, such as Ataccama and Collibra.
• Ensure the Adjustment process aligns with existing Data Quality processes and enforce best practices for tracking and raising Adjustments and issues.
• Chair the monthly Adjustments Working Group (AWG), refining Terms of Reference, and ensuring appropriate representation.
• Ensure that communication of Adjustments is clear and that affected stakeholders are fully aware implications of changes.

Data Quality (DQ) Generic:

• Support the implementation of QBE EO’s DQ Strategy, covering the identification, assessment, management, and identification of DQ Issues throughout the data lifecycle.
• Define and embed DQ Rules in Ataccama associated with the Business Rules in Collibra. This includes defining thresholds with the business; implementing the (technical) DQ Rules in Ataccama and run them in the appropriate source, linked to the frequency defined with the business; performing data profiling and analysis to identify DQ Issues; as well as reviewing the creating and maintaining documentation for data integration processes and workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, and training and support to end-users.
• Support the DQ Manager and the DQ Team across all DQ activities.

About you

• Prior experience within the Financial or Insurance industry (preferred), in particular dealing with Finance and Actuarial data.
• Leverage your understanding of core finance and actuarial concepts to interpret and analyse reconciliation results.
• Experience with Data Quality and Data Governance tools (Ataccama and Collibra preferred, respectively).
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of Data Quality best practices.
• Demonstrate prior experience in autonomously leading DQ activities, such as DQ Rule definition, data profiling and DQ Issue Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Data Management frameworks like DAMA and DCAM.
• Leverage Excel, Python, SQL, Jira and ServiceNow to enhance data handling and process efficiency.
• Working with Microsoft BI solutions (including SQL Server).
• Drive initiatives for process improvement and automation, optimising workflows and increasing productivity.
• Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, through effective verbal and written communication.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page.

QBE Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page.

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Quality Assessments, Data Stewardship, High Accuracy, Information Systems Strategy, Intentional collaboration, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Managing performance, PL/SQL (Programming Language), Process Improvements, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.