Head of Data Governance

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in Data Governance?

We are looking for an individual to successfully deliver robust Data Governance and Quality frameworks for Markel International.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

We are investing in our data capabilities so that we can deliver both agile analytics to support front-end underwriting and claims teams and controlled and conformed data flows to meet financial, actuarial and regulatory reporting requirements. Driving value from data is critical to delivering Markel’s strategic ambitions.

As the leader of the international Data Governance and Quality teams, this role is critical in providing technical expertise and effective delivery as we develop and enhance data governance and quality frameworks that are both robust and able to flex to the needs of specific use cases. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Champion data governance and quality across Markel’s international operations, supporting the development of a data-driven culture

• Design and implement a data governance and quality strategy that aligns with Markel’s business goals.

• Responsible for our Data Quality and Governance roadmap – ensuring its success

• Promote data governance and quality best practices across the international operations, working with stakeholders to ensure the approach is fit for purpose for their context and use cases.

• Represent data governance and quality issues at the International Operational Leadership Group (OLG).

• Liaise with data governance and quality teams within other parts of Markel to align on group-level requirements as appropriate.

Our must-haves:

• Track record of delivering value to organisations through data governance and quality frameworks.

• Excellent understanding of insurance data, particularly with regards to commercial and specialty insurance in the London and international markets.

• Proficiency in implementing data governance and quality tools, as well as data management software and applications. Previous experience with Ataccama is preferable.

• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as Solvency II, SOX and GDPR.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to shape high performing teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels as well as internal and external.

• A proven track record of delivering change within the data space

• The ability to stay ahead of external trends and promote continuous improvement

• Robust problem-solving skills, including ability to structure issues, managing up and down.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave

• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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