MDM / RDM Lead at Beazley Group

GeneralJob Title: MDM / RDM Lead Division: Beazley Shared Services - Data Reports To: Head of Data Value Management Key Relationships: Customers of Data Value Management products and services, Group CDO, Data Leadership Team, Data Owners, Data Stewards, Platform owners and leads, Actuarial, underwriting and claims teams, general management, operations users (Finance, UCO, Exposure Management, Ceded RI), IT, outsource providers, Risk Management Job Summary: Data is one of Beazley's greatest assets. As MDM / RDM Lead, you will be the in-house expert, and as such highly skilled at ensuring our master and reference data is well managed, fit for purpose, and delivering maximum value. Following the successful delivery of our Customer (SCV) dimension and critical reference data, you will be expected to partner with data owners and stewards, alongside other stakeholders to plan and deliver other critical dimensions (such as Product, Broker, Location etc). You will lead and champion the embedding of best practice within the organisation. You will be responsible for developing MDM / RDM products and services that help establish a culture of "Data Value" and work with the Head of Data Value Management to mature data literacy and capability as Beazley undertakes a significant investment in modernisation. Data @ BeazleyOur Data team support Beazley's vision by...Being bold through pioneering & championing an exciting vision of how people interact with dataFacilitating innovation by leading the pace of change in data & analytics, and facilitating the latest capabilities and innovative technologiesDoing the right thing by providing a controlled working data environment that allows all business domains to thrive independentlyBeing the single source of truth for enterprise-wide reporting metrics and KPIs Key Responsibilities:To lead the M/RDM delivery in line with the Data Management FrameworkSupport and develop the M/RDM team, processes and tools to achieve Beazley's data strategy / objectivesAs part of the wider Data Value Management team, ensure we deliver enhanced outcomes via central capability, and effective implementation of products and services across the business.Creation, management and monitoring of the M/RDM roadmap, aligned to business outcomesAct as the key representative and business interface from the data team to support M/RDM activities and Beazley's strategic initiativesPlay a key role in supporting the Data Governance Group(s), ensuring M/RDM issues and demand are addressed and prioritised accordingly. Implement effective M/RDM frameworks that enhance capability and maturity across Beazley, and ensure appropriate, accurate and up-to-date information is integrated into our systems at the point of need.Lead and influence a team of internal and outsourced analysts Ensures the availability and enhancement of core master data (customer, product, location, broker, etc) to all business domains.Maintains master data processes and products and defines the process, tools and platform for Master data and reference data management.Oversees the master and reference data analytics and reporting functionEnsure the successful implementation and adoption of M/RDM processes and tools by partnering effectively with data owners and stewards Works with stakeholders across the business to capture and understand requirements with regards to M/RDM processesEnsures the necessary data standards, compliance and security requirements are in place throughout master data processesEnsures alignment with Data Governance to ensure required governance policies are in place and adhered to and illustrated throughout master data processesDefines requirements and standards for master and reference data documentationOwns and oversees the creation of master data definitions, and looks after access rights and version controlProactively partner with data owners and set M/RDM expectations and requirements Dynamically use the latest trends in M/RDM to drive positive cultural change in people, process, and technology.Collaborate with risk partners to define and embed controls to maintain M/RDM integrityDevise and monitor appropriate value indicators that measure Beazley's M/RDM performance globally and regionally.Build and maintain good working-relationships across the Data team and other key stakeholders across Beazley to achieve shared goalsProvide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on M/RDM, simplifying the art and making it accessible to Beazley employeesPrepare and present materials for the relevant committees to enable transparent prioritisation of MDM/RDM deliveryDrive the required level of ownership from data owners and data stewards across the group to ensure data is managed effectively Personal Specification:We're looking for candidates with experience of coordinating and implementing M/RDM teams and strategies within Financial Services. This candidate will need to demonstrate an effective delivery skillset and collaborate confidently with all levels of the organisation, creating good and successful networks. We are looking for someone who can innovate, with the ability to encourage performance and motivate peers and the wider organisation to embrace data and modernisation.The successful candidate should have a passion for data and a curious mindset both for Beazley and the wider insurance industry. Great communication skills will be required across all levels of seniority and the ability to represent the Data Value Management team internally and externally. Skills and AbilitiesA deep understanding of M/RDM policies and best practices, including industry trendsStrong experience in enforcing best practice. Able to combine rigour and discipline with a pragmatic approach to deliver the highest quality, cost effective solutions within set timeframesNavigating and supporting the business to successfully adopt M/RDM policies and standardsDriving delivery of value through M/RDM implementation during the journey of modernisation and change initiativesManagement and communication skills with both business and technical partnersProblem solving skillsCollaborative team player with an orientation towards work relationshipsStrong cultural awarenessAbility to extract information by questioning, listening and interviewingResults orientatedKeen eye for detail with a genuine interest in understanding the journey data travels alongAnalytical with strong numeracy and good statistical skillsAbility to manage and coach technical and non-technical staff Comfortable presenting complex data flows and relationships to non-data peers and colleaguesAbility to identify and help the business to assess options and solutions that best fit requirementsAbility to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritiseStakeholder management and ability to communicate concisely at a number of levels Knowledge and ExperienceExperience of working in M/RDM, and Data Quality roleExperience of working within the Financial Services industryDetailed knowledge of business and technology issues related to data managementClear knowledge and experience relating to the application of M/RDM principles to support and drive data strategyEstablished governance processes and engaged teams (direct and matrix), to lead and implement enterprise-wide M/RDM and demonstrable improvements in data qualityExperience using automation to manage and support data governance and qualityProven experience of developing and implementing a M/RDM Framework Working knowledge of lean, continuous improvement and Agile ways of working Education and QualificationsDegree level educated - any discipline The RewardsThe opportunity to connect and build long-lasting professional relationships while advancing your career with a growing, dynamic organizationAttractive base compensation and discretionary performance related bonusCompetitively priced medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany paid life, and short- and long-term disability insurance401(k) plan with 5% company match and immediate vesting22 days PTO (prorated for 1st calendar year of employment), 11 paid holidays per year, with the ability to flex the religious bank holidays to suit your religious beliefsUp to $700 reimbursement for home office setupFree in-office lunch, travel reimbursement for travel to office, and monthly lifestyle allowanceUp to 26 weeks of fully paid parental leaveUp to 2.5 days paid annually for volunteering at a charity of your choiceFlexible working policy, trusting our employees to do what works best for them and their teams Salary for this role will be tailored to the successful individual's location and experience. The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000 - 148,500 per year plus discretionary annual bonus.