About us
IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.
ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.
The role
The Data Business Analyst will help shape and support a new data platform, assisting the Data Architect in ownership and management of key areas of the solution, whilst supporting existing IQUW BAU data needs. This will include:
- Documenting, developing, and communicating data and MI processes and solutions, working closely with Underwriting, Finance, FP&A, and the business teams across the group.
- Leveraging the data and MI to provide proactive analysis to drive improvements in data integrity and enhanced business performance.
We currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home.
Key responsibilities
- Constant focus on proactively enhancing data, MI, and analytics to drive business performance.
- Support the development of the new data platform.
- Support existing IQUW BAU solutions.
- Work closely with the Data Architect to support data modelling efforts and influence the data design of the new warehouse and ensure key functional and business needs can be meet by solutions or reporting tools developed.
- Encouraged to develop knowledge and expertise in Modern Cloud Data Warehousing (Approaches / Architectures and Technologies).
- Work closely with the Business to ensure that business processes are well understood, and that associated data and reporting is documented and defined.
- Provide analysis of MI related requirements and issues, with options and specifications to support resolution.
- Drive the business forward by providing insightful analysis identifying data and reporting anomalies for management attention.
- Responsible for working closely with the business to build strong relationships, building a deep understanding of the business, it’s data and data definitions, challenging this where required.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Significant experience in providing high quality, insightful analysis to drive the business.
- Experience with SQL and related products.
- Understanding of data structures and experience of extracting and utilizing data to drive key strategic decisions.
- Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel.
- Significant experience in working with data across Underwriting, Claims, and Finance within the London Market is desirable.
- Financial services background and experience/ knowledge of Specialty Insurance is advantageous.
- The following behavioural competencies are also desired:
- Communication and Influence.
- Innovation and Problem Solving.
- Relationship Building.
- Development of Self and Others.
- Analysis and Decision Making.
Benefits
- Competitive Benchmarked Salary
- 25 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Annual benefits reviews
- The option for professional qualifications and study support
Additional Information
- A full job description can be seen here.
