VP, IT Data & Analytics, Reporting and Analytics

Overview

VP, IT Data & Analytics, Reporting and Analytics – (2500002I)

Position Summary:

VP, Reporting & Analytics is responsible for establishing a Data-as-a-Product practice at Allied World and delivering data products aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and product delivery leader who can unite business leaders, technology leaders and partners to drive value from data products.

Key objectives include identifying critical data products, creating a product roadmap and release plan, managing product delivery through agile practices, ensuring data products deliver expected business value, and delivering actionable insights to support data-driven decision making. The role plays a critical part in Allied World’s Data & Analytics Team led by the Chief Data Officer.

• Delivery Data Solutions – "What and Why"
  • Strategy and
    
    Roadmap:
    
    Develop and execute the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.
  • Reporting & Business Intelligence:
    Support prescribed time frames and funding parameters; assist in project support and resource planning.
  • Customer and Product Understanding:
    Develop a deep understanding of customer and product needs, serving as the voice of the business to the technical team. Ensure traceability between requirements, features, and user stories.
• Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – "Who"
  • Lead monthly Data Products Review with senior stakeholders and provide transparency on all data engineering initiatives.
  • Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to foster a culture of delivery.
  • Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on innovation and key technology initiatives to ensure data engineering aspects are effectively managed.
• Grow the Agile Practice at Allied World – "How"
  • Accountability:
    Take personal accountability to deliver as committed.
  • Transparency:
    Provide regular visibility on progress and deliverables.
  • Cost Effectiveness:
    Seek opportunities to be a cost-efficient product organization by leveraging solutions and partnerships appropriately.
  • Culture:
    Nurture an environment where the team can innovate and create practical, impactful solutions for the business.

• At least 5 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data-centric activities, with a preference for experience in the insurance industry.
• 8+ years in reporting, business intelligence, or analytics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Cognos, Qlik View) and analytics tools.
  • Proficiency in data technologies such as data warehouses, ETL/ELT, cloud analytics platforms (AWS, Databricks, Azure), and programming languages (Python, R, SQL).
  • Familiarity with AI-powered analytics and automation tools.
• Business Acumen:
  Strong understanding of the insurance industry and ability to align data strategies with business goals.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to translate complex data concepts into actionable insights.
• Education &
  
  Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field.
  • Agile Product Owner Certification is highly preferred.

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that enable us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes health, dental and disability insurance, a company match 401k plan, and group term life insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.