L&H Governance Data Implementation Specialist

Swiss Re - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Wayne, IN

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Life & Health Governance Data Implementation Specialist will be a key member of the Life & Health Operational Excellence & Analytics team, which operates on a global scale. This team is dedicated to ensuring that the Life & Health end-to-end system landscape is effectively managed, and that central analytics services and data governance are upheld to deliver timely, accurate, and consistent data to the business. The role involves supporting the implementation of Group data governance standards within Life & Health globally, developing and implementing a robust data governance framework, and identifying areas for improvement within this framework. In this position, you will be responsible for building and maintaining comprehensive documentation around the Life & Health data governance framework. You will also support various topics such as Compliance, Access Management, Cross-border data transfers, and Data classification. A significant part of your role will involve embedding data governance principles end-to-end and administering data quality monitoring to ensure high standards are met. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with IT, business partners, and other data governance colleagues to achieve a unified approach to enhancing data maturity and quality across the Life & Health sector globally. The ideal candidate will possess a background in data-related roles or governance-related projects and will be eager to develop and drive governance initiatives. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, along with analytical and problem-solving abilities, are essential. You should be able to navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset and be highly motivated to manage your time and priorities effectively in a collaborative environment. Experience in project management and process improvements will be considered a plus. This position is based in Fort Wayne, IN, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance two to three days per week on average.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of required Group data governance standards within L&H globally.
• Develop and implement L&H Re data governance framework and related projects.
• Identify development areas of data governance framework.
• Build and maintain documentation around L&H data governance framework.
• Support on a variety of topics such as Compliance, Access Management, Cross border data transfers, and Data classification.
• Embed data governance principles end-to-end and administer data quality monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT, business partners, and other data governance colleagues to achieve a unified approach to improving data maturity and quality across L&H globally.

Requirements

• Background in data-related roles and/or in governance-related projects preferred.
• Eager to develop and drive governance initiatives with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks and challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle own time and priorities in a multi-functional collaborative environment.
• Dedicated and able to work independently as well as with global teams.
• Experience in project management and process improvements is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management and process improvements.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility in work location.
• Inclusive workplace culture that encourages professional development.