Head of Sub-Section for EA Speciality Insurance

Munich Re; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Sub-Section for EA Specialty Insurance in London. This senior role involves leading teams, managing transformation projects, and defining strategies within the Enterprise Architecture Tower. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in large IT environments, especially within financial services, and will be instrumental in guiding application portfolio management and technology stacks.

Benefits

Critical illness insurance

Wellbeing and Development Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Study & continuing Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 10+ years architecture experience in large Information Systems.
• Experience in Financial Services vertical preferred.
• 3+ years as an application developer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a motivated team for Global Specialty Insurance strategies.
• Manage application portfolio transformation and project governance.
• Align strategies with business peers ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Information Systems

Advanced / Graduate degree or Master of Business Administration

Job description

Head of Sub-Section for EA Speciality Insurance

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

Head of Sub-Section for EA Speciality Insurance

We are currently looking for a Head of Sub-Section EA Speciality Insurance to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Data Delivery.

Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

This role will be part of the Enterprise Architecture Tower for Group Technology (IT 1.5), which defines and drives the overarching Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy to support business agility and growth across Munich Re Group. The Tower develops multiyear roadmaps covering platforms, products, digital experience, and organizational design—balancing strategic alignment and transformation goals. It ensures consistent policy, monitors architecture delivery, and optimizes the application portfolio to reduce costs and accelerate innovation. Additionally, the Tower provides SDLC tools and processes that enhance global developer productivity in a secure, compliant, and standardized environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a diverse talented and motivated team to provide a comprehensive set of strategies for Global Specialty Insurance (GSI).
• Assess current state, risks and technical viability of the application portfolio, including how well it meets business needs, and determine the options for remediation and manage Transformation Roadmap
• Plan & Align Cluster Plans for our App Portfolio based on Technology Fitness / Business Value Analysis
• Govern the transformation of our Application Portfolio Management & Technology Stacks globally
• Assess and cluster the application portfolio, define and manage roadmap for transformation, setup migration & transformation projects, provide relevant data / TCO to calculate ROI – Business Cases and provide project charters
• Define Roadmaps for Application Portfolio based on Technology Strategy and Reference Architectures
• Reduce technical complexity, App footprint, drive standardization and innovation
• Identify vendors, methodologies and platforms for reliable, serviceable and highly available applications.
• Align strategies, approaches and priorities with business peers and communicate within the diverse internal team.
• Build and support an inclusive team of Enterprise Architects, fostering collaboration, setting priorities, and ensuring a balanced workload for all team members
• Align strategies, approaches, and priorities with business peers, ensuring clear and inclusive communication across the team

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science / Mathematics / Information Systems
• Advanced / Graduate degree in any of the above or Master of Business Administration preferred
• 10+ years Architecture experience in large Information Systems and Technology organizations, preferably in the Financial Services vertical (banking, insurance, general financial services).
• Strong technical proficiency across multiple capabilities relevant to the role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for various audiences, including company-wide and C-level stakeholders
• Ability to understand and navigate complex organizational dynamics while guiding the team in balancing competing objectives
• Pronounced analytical and conceptual capabilities coupled with the ability to present complex situations in a clear and precise manner3+ years of professional background as an application developer in respective areas

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support