IT Vice President – Integrated Data Products

Starr Underwriting; London; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company seeks an IT Vice President for Integrated Data Products to lead the development of a modern data platform, driving initiatives across data engineering, governance, and science. The role demands a dynamic leader with expertise in cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to building strong data-driven capabilities across the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, & Fabric.
• Knowledge of data integration and application in creating advanced data products.
• Experience in managing a high-profile team in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Data Engineering and Data Science functions.
• Monitor KPIs to assess the impact of data initiatives.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Science

Data Engineering

Data Monetization

AI/ML Capabilities

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Fabric

Job description

Tokio Marine Kiln is searching for an IT Vice President – Integrated Data Products. This role will be employed by Tokio Marine Kiln but will support and report into another Tokio Marine Group subsidiary based in the US, Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS).

We are looking for a dynamic leader to run its newly created Integrated Data Products function. The role will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will oversee the Data Engineering, Data Governance & Data Science functions. This role is pivotal to the organization and will focus on creating an advanced business data platform to support our Group Companies in creating modern data products and services, and implementing emerging technologies at scale.

This role will be remote, based in the UK, with occasional travel to the US and London office.

The responsibilities include:

1. Corroborate and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives.
2. Oversee data governance initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and data security standards, in conjunction with TMNAS America supported Group Companies.
3. Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for data monetization, advanced insights, and enhanced decision-making.
4. Lead Data Engineering and Data Science functions to successful outcomes, integrating disparate data systems into the Modern Data Platform.
5. Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and data visualization.
6. Work with IT and operations teams to optimize data pipelines, storage, and processing frameworks for real-time and predictive insights.
7. Partner with actuarial, marketing, claims, and product teams to leverage data for innovative insurance offerings and pricing strategies.
8. Monitor KPIs to assess the impact of data initiatives on business performance.
9. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the data organization.
10. Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
11. Act as a liaison between data teams and business units, ensuring alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks & Fabric. Knowledge of data integration, data as a service, business process management, and application of data in creating advanced data products is required. The candidate will manage a high-profile, motivated team in a hybrid setting, articulating complex technological concepts in business terms and building strong relationships with business leaders, systems integrators, and partners.

Please note we are working directly with TMNAS on this recruitment. More about TMNAS can be found at www.tmnas.com.

TMNAS provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the US, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Our focus is customer service, adding value through actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital, IT, legal, and payroll services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment, offering flexible working arrangements and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We value our employees and aim to be a 'Good Company'—a great and inclusive place to do business and work. Our culture is founded on empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and innovation. We encourage applications from diverse talent pools and offer development opportunities.

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