Data & AI Lead: Analytics, BI & ML Delivery

Allianz Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Data & AI to lead analytics, BI solutions, AI/ML initiatives, and data product delivery in alignment with enterprise data strategy and governance. You will bridge business needs with technical execution to ensure scalable, compliant data delivery.

This role requires 6–10 years in analytics or related fields, strong SQL/Power BI skills, and experience guiding small teams. Collaboration across Sales, Claims, Operations, and Pricing is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years’ experience in analytics, BI development, data engineering, data science or AI‑related roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines including engineering, actuarial, data analytics or IT, etc.
• Experience leading small teams, coaching junior analysts/engineers, or managing delivery squads is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, data modelling, BI tools (Power BI), and large‑scale data analysis.
• Familiarity with Python and machine learning frameworks is an advantage.
• Understanding of data pipelines, data architecture, and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Optional but beneficial: RPA tools, cloud platforms, MLOps concepts.
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs for business stakeholders.
• Collaborative and able to work across diverse teams in a federated structure.
• High accountability, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Familiar with AI tools such as ChatGPT

Responsibilities

• Produce analytical insights for business functions by working with complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and performance drivers.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations that adhere to enterprise BI standards.
• Maintain and enhance reporting pipelines in collaboration with AZT.
• Model development, validation, and deployment activities; support preparation of datasets, feature engineering, analysis, and model monitoring.
• Contribute to AI & automation use cases, including RPA and predictive analytics, focused on Agency business.
• Support delivery of data products across business domains, including gathering requirements, mapping data sources, and coordinating enhancements.
• Ensure data products adhere to governance, quality, and architecture standards.
• Implement data governance practices, including lineage, documentation, and adherence to data quality controls.
• Operate as part of a cross‑entity Data & AI team, maintaining consistent standards; provide business engagement support to Sales, Claims, Operations, Pricing, product teams.
• Provide technical guidance, set quality standards, and ensure best practices across analytics, BI, AI/ML, and data engineering.
• Plan and allocate work, and ensure timely delivery of analytics, reports, models, and data products

Skills

SQL

Data modelling

Power BI

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, actuarial, data analytics or IT

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Allianz Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Data & AI to lead analytics, BI solutions, AI/ML initiatives, and data product delivery in alignment with enterprise data strategy and governance. You will bridge business needs with technical execution to ensure scalable, compliant data delivery.

This role requires 6–10 years in analytics or related fields, strong SQL/Power BI skills, and experience guiding small teams. Collaboration across Sales, Claims, Operations, and Pricing is essential for success.