Specialist, Data Sourcing Solutions
Gurgaon/Bangalore, IndiaAXA XL recognizes data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should not only be high quality, but also actionable - enabling AXA XL's executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained dynamic advantage. Our Innovation, Data & Analytics function is focused on driving innovation through optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and differentiate ourselves from others. As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward greater focus on the use of data and data-driven insights, we are seeking a Specialist for our Data Sourcing & Solutions team. The role sits across the Innovation, Data & Analytics Department to ensure customer requirements are properly captured and transformed into actionable data specifications. Success in the role will require focus on proactive management of the sourcing and management of data from source through usage. At AXA XL, we view individuals holistically through their People, Business, and Technical Skills. We're interested in what you bring, how you think, and your potential for growth. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that each person contributes uniquely to our team's success. We welcome candidates with relevant education and experience in a related field, as well as those with diverse educational backgrounds or equivalent experience.
What You'll Be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include
- Data Sourcing and Vendor Collaboration: Source, evaluate, and acquire data sources that meet customer needs; collaborate with business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and source system teams to align data assets with strategic objectives.
- Data Integration Architecture and Documentation: Design and implement robust data integration strategies that combine datasets from internal and external sources; document data requirements for ETL processes, APIs and data pipelines to ensure traceability and maintainability.
- Data Modeling and Solution Development: Develop data solutions and custom data models that address specific business difficulties; translate business requirements into actionable data insights and ensure integration with existing data assets.
- Data Management, Security, and Accessibility: Oversee organization and governance of data within databases; implement controls to ensure data security, integrity, and timely accessibility for authorized users.
- Agile Delivery and Backlog Management: Work effectively within an Agile framework; define and prioritize the product backlog; collaborate with Agile teams to deliver business value and satisfy customer needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Science, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, BI Solutions, and Stakeholders to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
- Data Quality Assurance: Implement measures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and completeness; perform data validation and cleansing as needed to uphold quality standards.
- Data Governance, Compliance, and Privacy: Adhere to data governance standards; ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies related to data usage and privacy.
- Technical Proficiency and Innovation: Proficient in SQL, Azure cloud technologies, and Databricks; analyze data to generate actionable insights; stay current with emerging data management technologies.
- Domain Expertise Development: Develop Insurance domain knowledge to improve understanding of data context and relevance to business problems.
- Issue Identification and Continuous Improvement: Identify data-related issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend and implement improvements to sourcing and integration processes.
- Leadership, Coaching, and Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and teammates; foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Stakeholder Communication and Interpretation: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical insights to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Explore innovative approaches to data acquisition, integration, and solution development to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Data Ecosystem Stewardship: Ensure the organization's data ecosystem is robust, well-integrated, and capable of delivering accurate, actionable insights to support a data-driven culture.
- Customer-First Mindset: Prioritize service to business stakeholders and maintain a customer-first attitude in all data solutions and interactions.
You will report to Senior Scientist- Sourcing & Profiling.
What You Will BRING
We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- Business & Insurance Acumen: Extensive data-related experience in the Insurance sector; deep expertise in data, underwriting, claims, and/or operations; able to influence, collaborate, and lead across complex, inter-related teams with competing priorities.
- Stakeholder Management: Manages data needs for individual projects while maintaining awareness of broader enterprise data perspectives; engages stakeholders to align on priorities and outcomes.
- Digital Literacy: Enthusiasm for data-driven decision-making and familiarity with modern digital/data tools and practices to support business goals.
- Insurance Domain Literacy: Insurance domain literacy: deep experience in data related to underwriting, claims, and/or operations; ability to influence, collaborate, and lead cross-functional teams with competing priorities.
- Data Culture & Mindset: Data-driven culture and mindset: passion for data and experience working in a data-driven organization.
- Global Collaboration & Delivery: Global and cross-department collaboration: experience working with team members across the globe and across departments.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Innovation and continuous improvement: ability to recommend innovations and improvements to policies, procedures, resource deployment, and core activities.
- Data Analytics: Robust SQL knowledge & Cloud Proficiency (including data brick); ability to work with unstructured data; perform exploratory analysis; integrate internal data with external industry data to deliver holistic solutions; effectively query data sources to derive insights.
- Data Warehousing: Exposure to Azure cloud technologies (including Databricks) and related data storage/processing environments; capable of supporting data pipelines and data assets across the organization.
- Troubleshooting & Debugging: (implicit in the ability to identify data-related issues and resolve data sourcing/integration problems) demonstrated through problem-solving and iterative improvement of data processes.
- Domain & Insurance Knowledge: Insurance data analytics: extensive experience in data roles (business analyst, data analyst, analytics) within the Insurance industry and data division.
- Data Integration & Interoperability: Data integration: ability to integrate internal data with external industry data to deliver holistic solutions.
- Unstructured Data Analytics: Unstructured data analytics: work with unstructured data to unlock business insights and develop data-driven insurance products.
- Data Quality & Governance: Data quality and organization: exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and emphasis on data quality and governance.
- Project Leadership & Delivery: Project ownership and resilience: capability to take ownership, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Desired Skills And Abilities
- Customer Centricity: Demonstrates excellent presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship-building skills across all levels of management and customer interaction.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues across global teams and multiple departments; builds trust and rapport within and across groups.
- Analytical & Strategic Mindset: Possesses effective exploratory analysis skills, high intellectual curiosity, and is an outstanding conceptual thinker who can connect dots, think critically, and assess long-term impact.
- Resilience & Performance Excellence: Takes ownership, works under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines; demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Growth Mindset & Innovation: Passion for data and a habit of advocating for continuous improvement, innovation, and policy/process enhancements.
Who WE are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business ? property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.com
What we OFFER
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called Roots of resilience, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
