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Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB Group) is part of Munich Re and is a multi‑line specialty insurer and provider of inspection, risk management and IoT technology services. The company blends engineering expertise, technology and data to craft inventive insurance and service solutions for existing and emerging risks posed by technological change. Based in Hartford, Connecticut with affiliates in Canada and the UK and Ireland, HSB (UK & Ireland) is the leading specialist provider of engineering, technology, and structural warranty insurance solutions, plant and equipment inspection services, and engineering‑based risk management activities.
Your Role
Leadership & Strategy
* Define and implement the data strategy aligned with business goals.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts, BI developers, and data engineers.
* Establish clear priorities, workflows, and performance metrics for the data team.
* Promote a data‑driven culture across the organisation.
Analytics & Reporting
* Deliver high‑quality, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and ad‑hoc analysis.
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
* Ensure timely and accurate reporting to support regulatory, operational, and strategic requirements.
Governance & Quality
* Implement and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
* Oversee data quality initiatives and ensure consistent data definitions and standards.
* Collaborate with IT, Compliance teams and DPO to manage data access, privacy and protection.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with business units to understand their priorities and identify solutions to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.
* Translate complex data concepts into clear, business‑friendly language.
Hands‑on Delivery
* Personally contribute to complex data analysis, modelling, and visualisation tasks.
* Use tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python to extract insights and automate reporting.
* Lead the development of predictive models and performance metrics.
Essential Profile & Skills
* Proven experience in a data leadership role, ideally within insurance, construction or financial services.
* Strong technical skills in Azure Data Factory, SQL and Power BI.
* Excellent communicator and collaborator.
* Experience managing and developing high‑performing data teams.
* Knowledge of UK data protection regulations and insurance industry standards.
Desirable
* Experience in the building warranty insurance industry.
Key Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach.
* Detail‑oriented with a passion for data quality and governance.
* Proactive, adaptable and solution‑focused.
HSB embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as core values, fostering innovation and resilience. All candidates may request a reasonable adjustment at any point in the recruitment process.
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