Global Chief Data Officer: Data Strategy & Innovation

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a visionary Global Chief Data Officer to lead the Data Office and shape enterprise data strategy. This executive role focuses on data accuracy, accessibility, and actionable insights across the company.

The CDO will modernize our data ecosystem, drive data quality, and enable advanced analytics and AI capabilities, transforming data into a strategic asset for global business impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Chief Data Officer with a proven track record of results
• 15+ years of related work experience
• Deep understanding of data use in underwriting, claims, actuarial and functional areas
• Technical fluency
• Strong data governance experience
• Exceptional leadership, ability to influence and partner with others
• Ability to work within a fast paced, customer focused & team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Willing to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a forward-looking data strategy aligned with BHSI business goals.
• Establish robust data governance frameworks and data quality management practices.
• Build and lead a high-performing Data Office with data stewards.
• Collaborate on data platform modernization to support analytics and AI capabilities.
• Partner with leaders to deliver actionable insights through modern BI tools.
• Champion a data-first culture across the organization.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Insurance industry

Technical fluency

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a visionary Global Chief Data Officer to lead the Data Office and shape enterprise data strategy. This executive role focuses on data accuracy, accessibility, and actionable insights across the company.

The CDO will modernize our data ecosystem, drive data quality, and enable advanced analytics and AI capabilities, transforming data into a strategic asset for global business impact.