Head, Data - Cambridge, Canada - Farm Mutual Re

Farm Mutual Re
Farm Mutual Re
Verified Company
Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Join our Canadian reinsurance company and help us empower and advance our mutual insurance community


We have an excellent opportunity to join one of Waterloo Region's top employers as a Head, Data & Insights in our Innovation department.

With this position, you will have the opportunity to join a culture that takes pride in being honest, delivering on promises and is committed to doing what is right.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.


The Role:


Reporting to the AVP, Innovation, the Head, Data & Insights role will be an integral part of a new, centralized Data & Insights team.

The role will be responsible for managing a multi-functional team dedicated to the implementation of Farm Mutual Re's Data & Insights enablement strategy.

The incumbent will be instrumental in developing the foundational elements to enhance Farm Mutual Re's existing data structure and capabilities.


  • Manage a multifunctional Data & Insights team, hiring new key team members to establish additional organizational capabilities
  • Work closely with crossfunctional Data owners and champions to identify pilot requirements in support of Farm Mutual Re's organizational strategy
  • Develop templates and documentation for a data catalogue, a data quality framework, and a data governance structure
  • Align Data & Insights discipline with crossfunctional technical team members on a unified platform and set of tools that support the future state of organizational needs in data
  • Support the assessment and evolution of current data flow to overcome limitations from external dependencies

Your Skills and Qualifications:


  • You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or another related field
  • You have experience in a leadership role, with at least 5 years of experience in fields related to data management and insights, preferably within the Insurance industry
  • You have deep knowledge and expertise, data modelling and analysis, and ideally an understanding of insurance operations
  • You have experience in Agile methodologies, focused on leveraging a buildmeasurelearn approach to delivering Data & Insights outcomes
  • You have strong problem solving, research, quantitative skills, and working knowledge of cloud platforms, data architectures, and tools

Join Our Team


Recognized as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers 2023 as well as one of Canada's Greenest Employers 2023, at Farm Mutual Re we are committed to inclusion for all and cultivating belonging where everyone can be their authentic and best selves.


Operating since 1959, Farm Mutual Re is a general reinsurer, sharing in the property, automobile, liability, and other risks originally accepted by insurance companies operating principally in Canada.

We're passionate about empowering and supporting our employees and business partners. Our relationships are the foundation that helps us advance the mutual insurance community. We take pride in giving back to our community and the environment. We hold ourselves accountable for the promises we make to our members, employees, and valued business partners.

Our office is in Cambridge, Ontario off the 401 in a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly building.

Our employees enjoy perks including complimentary access to an on-site gym, a variety of fitness classes and wellness sessions, as well as the flexibility to work remotely as we embrace the modern hybrid work environment.

Our culture is supportive of achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

In addition to a great working environment, we invest in our employees continued professional development, offer a competitive salary, employer-paid benefits, pension plan and more.


How to Apply:

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team. Visit our website and complete our Employment Application found on our Careers page.


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cambridge, ON N1T 1Z6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Cambridge, ON N1T 1Z6
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