Assistant Manager, Data Engineering and AI (Insurance)

Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day workweek

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager, Data Engineering and AI (Insurance) to lead and shape data and AI initiatives across the business. You will collaborate with IT and business units to deliver scalable data platforms and AI solutions for insurance processes.

The role requires six years of enterprise data/AI delivery, strong governance, and hands-on data warehousing and cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience delivering enterprise-level Data and AI solutions, technology transformation projects, or solution architecture initiatives.
• Solid understanding of banking and/or insurance business processes, systems, and regulatory considerations.
• Hands-on knowledge of data warehouse concepts, AI technologies, data platforms, and modern analytics solutions.
• Good understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Knowledge of data governance principles, metadata management and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with data management tools, data cleansing, quality control, and governance implementation.
• Experience in project management, solution architecture design, and software delivery methodologies (TDD, BDD, DDD, Agile).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across business units and IT.
• Experience with IT budget planning, tracking, or cost management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support business and technology transformation initiatives with a focus on Data and AI solutions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and onboard Data and AI technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches.
• Define and maintain data and AI architectural models, standards, and best practices.
• Plan, develop, manage, and deliver technology enablement projects and proofs of concept.
• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and stakeholders to apply data, AI, automation and emerging technologies.
• Manage assigned projects and ad hoc initiatives as directed by supervisor.
• Support IT budget planning and related administrative matters.

Skills

Data engineering

AI technologies

Solution architecture

Cloud computing

Data governance

Project management

Agile

TDD/BDD/DDD

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Education

Bachelors degree

Computer Science

Information Technology

Data Science

Job description

Assistant Manager, Data Engineering and AI (Insurance)

Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide, with a total premium income of € 98.1 billion and € 900 billion AUM in 2025. Established in 1831, with over 88,000 employees and 163,000 advisors serving 75 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

Key Responsibilities:

Support business and technology transformation initiatives with a focus on Data and AI solutions

Evaluate, recommend, and onboard appropriate Data and AI technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches, considering business benefits, total cost of ownership, scalability, ease of management, and long-term sustainability

Define and maintain data and AI architectural models, standards, and best practices to ensure alignment with IT strategy, business objectives, and enterprise governance requirements

Plan, develop, manage, and deliver technology enablement projects and proofs of concept, ensuring successful implementation within agreed timelines, budgets, and expected business outcomes

Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for applying data, AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve business processes and decision-making

Manage assigned projects, ad hoc initiatives, and other responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor or Head of IT

Support IT budget planning, monitoring, and related administrative matters

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 6 years of experience in delivering enterprise-level Data and AI solutions, technology transformation projects, or solution architecture initiatives

Solid understanding of banking and/or insurance business processes, systems, and regulatory considerations

Hands‑on knowledge of data warehouse concepts, AI technologies, data platforms, and modern analytics solutions

Good understanding of cloud service models, including IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS

Knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices, including data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle management

Experience with data management tools and processes, including data cleansing, quality control, metadata management, and governance implementation

Experience in project management, solution architecture design, and software delivery methodologies such as TDD, BDD, DDD, Agile, or other relevant development approaches

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across business units, back-office functions, and IT teams.

Previous experience in IT budget planning, tracking, or cost management is an advantage.

Self‑motivated, analytical, and business‑oriented, with a strong interest in applying Data and AI to solve practical business challenges

We offer 5‑day work, good career prospects and attractive remuneration package to the right candidates.

Personal data collected will be strictly used for recruitment purpose only. All unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after two years

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of more than € 75.8 billion in 2021. With nearly 75,000 employees serving 67 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. Generali’s ambition is to be the life‑time partner to its customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions thanks to an unmatched distribution network.

At Generali, diversity and inclusion are a critical part of our cultural transformation. We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion that celebrates people's singularity and diversity with particular attention to disabilities, culture, and gender. Leveraging diversity to create long‑term value: this is Generali. It is our differences that make the difference!

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of more than € 75.8 billion in 2021. With nearly 75,000 employees serving 67 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. Generali’s ambition is to be the life‑time partner to its customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions thanks to an unmatched distribution network.

At Generali, diversity and inclusion are a critical part of our cultural transformation. We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion that celebrates people's singularity and diversity with particular attention to disabilities, culture, and gender. Leveraging diversity to create long‑term value: this is Generali. It is our differences that make the difference!