Senior Data Manager

Job Title: Senior Data Manager

About the Master Data Management (MDM) Team

• We are a team of expert business analysts and software engineers, spread across multiple locations around the globe, driving the MDM function at Swiss Re.

• We are responsible for driving all stages of software development including business analysis, solution design, application architecture, development, testing, roll-out and operational platform management for nearly 1000 master and reference data sets.

• We are the main contact for our internal clients and business partners for the MDM processes, technology platform and knowledge.

About the Role

• You would be working with internal business partners across the globe to analyse their business processes and requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications, for the development team.

• Collaborating with various partners to define new processes, develop data models, drive the information governance frameworks and improve data quality.

• You will be required to own and handle incidents, problems and change requests for the data assets under your ownership.

• Lead a small team to deliver assigned projects in the above-mentioned fields; also comfortable in working on technical, configuration and process related tasks independently.

• Support software releases, including communication with clients and other interfacing applications/teams, coordination of user testing and training. Incorporate their feedback into the product backlog for constant improvements.

• Communicate and collaborate with data owners/leaders, enterprise architects, other application owners to ensure MDM conversations/topics find the right place in Swiss Re's technology and data landscape.

About You

• You have a master's or bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business administration or equal.

• Over 10 years of working experience as Business Analyst and solution design, preferably in a data function (MDM, Data-Warehouse, Data Governance, Meta-Data, Data Catalog etc.).

• Marvelous social skills and a good grasp of the English language (spoken and written). Strong story telling skills (using MS PowerPoint etc.) are an added advantage!

• Problem solving comes naturally to you. With your outstanding analytical skills, you consider multiple dimensions and perspectives before arriving at the most optimum solutions to the challenge at hand.

• Proficient in navigating databases to perform data analysis, data profiling and good data modelling expertise. Working experience with UI/UX design, data integration, using ETL/batch jobs and Web Services (REST/SOAP) is a bonus.

• It is a big differentiator if you have worked in an MDM team/function before. Knowledge of TIBCO Orchestra EBX MDM is a great advantage!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the practice of the Company to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed