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Senior Specialist, BA/DA Gurgaon/Bangalore, India AXA 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 the competition 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 Senior 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 What you ll be DOING What will your essential responsibilities include? Identify, evaluate, and acquire various data sources that align with the customer needs This may involve collaborating with business stakeholders, third party vendors and source system teams Design and implement data integration strategies to combine diverse datasets from internal and external sources This would include accountable for documenting data requirements to the ETL processes, APIs, and data pipelines Develop data solutions to address specific business challenges This might involve creating custom data models that provide actionable insights which integrate with the existing data assets Oversee the organization and management of data within databases, ensuring data security, integrity, and accessibility Able to work in Agile framework by defining and prioritizing the product backlog, collaborating with agile teams to deliver the business goals and customer needs Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Data Science, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, BI Solutions and Stakeholders Implement measures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and completeness Perform data validation and cleansing as needed Adhere to data governance standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies related to data usage and privacy Proficiency in various data technologies such as SQL, Azure cloud technologies, Databricks to analyze and produce data insights Stay updated with emerging technologies in data management Developing expertise in the Insurance domain to better understand the context of the data Identify data related issues, troubleshoot problems, and recommend solutions to enhance data sourcing and integration processes Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Translate complex technical concepts into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making Explore innovative approaches to data acquisition, integration, and solution development that can lead to improved efficiency and effectiveness It is pivotal in ensuring that an organization s data ecosystem is robust, well-integrated, and capable of providing accurate and actionable insights to become a data driven organization Instill a customer-first attitude, prioritizing service for our business stakeholders above all else You will report to Lead Specialist, Data Sourcing & Solutions What you will BRING We re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Extensive experience in a data role (business analyst, data analyst, analytics) preferably in the Insurance industry and within a data division Excellent presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills, across all levels of management and customer interaction Excellent SQL knowledge, exposure to Azure cloud technologies (including Databricks) and technical ability to query AXA XL data sources to understand our data Deep insurance experience in data, underwriting, claims and/or operations, including influencing, collaborating, and leading efforts in complex, disparate and inter-related teams with competing priorities Passion for data and experience working within a data driven organization Integrate internal data with external industry data to deliver holistic solutions Work with unstructured data to unlock information needed by the business to create unique products for the insurance industry Possesses excellent exploratory analysis skills and high intellectual curiosity Displays exceptional organizational skills and is detail oriented Effective conceptual thinker who connects dots, critical thinking, and analytical skills Ability to take ownership, work under pressure, and meet deadlines Ability to work with team members across the globe and across departments Desired Skills and Abilities: Builds trust and rapport within and across groups Applies in-depth knowledge of business and specialized areas to solve business problems and understand integration challenges and long-term impact creatively and strategically Ability to manage data needs of an individual project(s) while being able to understand the broader enterprise data perspective Expected to recommend innovation and improvement to policies, procedures, deploying resources and performing core activities
