AVP, Data Operations & Innovation

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) is currently seeking talented candidates for a full-time AVP, Data Operations & Innovation position. Please see below for more information regarding the essential functions of this position, required qualifications, and how to apply.

You can look forward to

*A preferred candidate has been identified*

Job Summary:

Provides data analysis, business analysis, project leadership, subject matter expertise, to the teams assigned to high priority Operations deliverables and projects.  Supports the Operations leadership team in the performance of process optimization, operational efficiency initiatives and change management as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• (90%) Technical Leadership & Innovation / Project Leadership

  Provides subject matter (data, business, technical) leadership in support of key projects and deliverables.

  Evaluates processes, identifies inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.  Engages with stakeholders in the business and IT to evaluate feasibility.  Leads and/or executes the documentation of stakeholder requirements.  Establishes appropriate plans, oversees development of requirements, design and implementation.  Researches, resolves and documents complex business, technical and data issues for a variety of stakeholders to support their business processes and associated timelines.  Performs detailed data analysis as needed.  Facilitates meetings and provides regular updates to stakeholders along with associated status materials.

• (10%) Operational Effectivenes
  Collaborates, identifies, and prioritizes work assignments to provide support to business unit’s current and emerging reliance on accurate, complete and managed data.

You come equipped with

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns

Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Math, Statistics, or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum 7 years of insurance, reinsurance or other related field experience with a minimum of 5 years in a management capacity 
• Expert knowledge of reinsurance data
• Strong data analysis skills
• Expert knowledge of reinsurance operations
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and customer service skills   
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Intermediate MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point  and SQL skills

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Project management and business analysis
• Working knowledge of HLR America operations and administrative business practices
• Advanced working knowledge of life insurance/reinsurance treaties

Travel:

• 5% - domestic travel, overnight stay

Total Compensation (Inclusive of Base + Bonus):

• $124,500 - $168,500

Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - Company provided life insurance and disability benefits - 401(k) and profit sharing
- Additional ancillary benefits available

 
Hannover Re seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the company and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits unlawful harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes at every location in which the company operates. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to: hiring, assessments, probation, placement, benefits, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training and development, social and recreational programs, educational assistance and retirement.

We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Upon request, Hannover Re will reasonably accommodate applicants so they can participate in the application process unless doing so would create an undue hardship to Hannover Re, or a threat to these individuals, others in the workplace or the company as a whole. To request an accommodation, email HLRUS-personnel@hannover-re.com. Please allow for 24 hours to process your request.

We will accept applications until a candidate has been identified and selected to fill this position.