Business Data Lead

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive the Data agenda for our business in Hong Kong. This role will be responsible for translating business requirements into data solutions, prioritizing initiatives, and delivering value through our Data Backbone (Data Lake and Data Warehouse) capabilities. Enabling operational reporting, management reporting (BI), & data for advanced analytics models.

This role will report to the Head of Client Data & Analytics, Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Data Ecosystem Roadmap and Strategic Vision: Develop and maintain the roadmap for the Data Ecosystem (what data is needed, where to source it from, how to organize it & how to make it available for consumption) together with Data Tech Lead, aligning it with the company's overall vision and strategic imperatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities that enhance client experience, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth. Continuously assess and evolve the strategic direction for data (as part of broader Data & Analytics roadmap) in Hong Kong

• Stakeholder Management and Partnerships: Identify, build, and manage strategic partnerships with various stakeholders across the value chain, including client, distribution, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and customer experience teams. Manage dependencies and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless data integration and utilization.

• Value Delivery and Business Case Definition: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and quantify the expected business value and return on investment (ROI) for the Data initiatives. Develop compelling business cases that justify the investment and demonstrate the impact on key business performance indicators (KPIs)

• Business Ownership: Assume the role of Business Owner facilitating effective communication, prioritization, and decision-making throughout the development lifecycle. Works in conjunction with Asia Head of Data Ecosystem for new solutions patterns and takes a more leading role in scaling existing solution patterns to business needs. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable data initiatives.

• Data Governance and Quality: Establish and enforce data governance policies, which include data quality, and related metadata management and reference data management. Collaborate with IT to ensure data quality and availability. Implement best practices for data management.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analytics tools and platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Python). Very good understanding of data modelling approaches. Prior experience of advanced analytics, including machine learning and predictive modeling is desirable.

• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into data and/or reporting solutions. Strong understanding of business processes and key performance indicators in the life insurance industry.

• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Computer Science, or related discipline)

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Product Owner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Life Insurance certifications) are highly desirable

• Advanced degree or professional certification in a related field (e.g., MBA, PMP) is a plus

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