Solution Architect - IFRS17 XDIS (m/f/d)*

Solution Architect - IFRS17 XDIS (m/f/d)*

This role will be part of the Corporate Functions Tower for Group Technology, which oversees IT service delivery and manages key relationships across all corporate and central units, including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Services/Facilities, and Procurement. The Tower also manages cross-functional domains such as document management, collaboration platforms, corporate websites, and Group-wide Identity Access Management (IAM), as well as selected central platforms and Regulatory/Integrated Risk Management (IRM) product delivery.

MunichRe is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions. New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions.

The Senior Project Manager in the Transformation / Strategic Planning department is responsible for driving the implementation of the Purple Transformation Program and responsible for the continuous development of the IT organization according to market trends and business needs. This role involves effective collaboration with stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives that contribute to the overall success of the transformation efforts.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Solution Architect who will be part of the IFRS17 architecture team.

Your Job

• Design, build and run technology solutions to assure Munich Re’s IFRS17 closing process
• Map business requirements to technical requirements and systems in IFRS17
• Be accountable for the system solution design
• Ensure that the solution design is aligned with the Enterprise Architecture patterns and architectural standards and ensure that it fulfills NFRs
• Ensure a compliant and secure system design according to Munich Re’s IT norms
• Support the definition of the technical roadmap
• Drive the reduction of technical debt
• Increase the automation level within the system and within the development processes
• Support the technical design process including concept work and overall decision making
• Define and design the functional systems and guide the work of development teams
• Manage the lifecycle of the technology stack and define the infrastructure blueprint
• Support the resolution of operational problems
• Collaborate in a global team with huge interdisciplinary interaction

Your Profile

• University degree in computer science or comparable qualifications
• Several years of experience in developing and designing ETL and Data Warehouse processes
• In-depth knowledge of the overall software development and produce lifecycle around ETL processes, data warehousing, data modeling and reporting
• Strong experience with database technologies and procedural database programming in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL or comparable platforms
• Previous experience with SAS Software including SAS DI Studio and good understanding of financial closing processes like IFRS17 are an advantage
• Solid knowledge in one or more areas of cloud computing architecture (preferably in Microsoft Azure), .NET/ASP.NET Core, C#, Azure DevOps Pipelines and/or Appian are a plus
• Provable track record of successful implementations that delivered business value
• Consulting and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing
• Experience in managing expectations when balancing alternatives against technical and financial constraints
• High degree of commitment and the willingness and ability to master the various tasks
• Fluent command of Business English

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equalopportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.