About usAt Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.Please see our website for more information.Data Analytics ArchitectWe are currently looking for a Data Analytics Architect to be based in Manchester on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection for Data and AnalyticsCompanyMunich Re Specialty - Global MarketsLocationManchester , United KingdomResponsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture supporting analytics and digitalization agenda for MR Syndicate (MRSL) in a cross-functional team of architects from business and technologyDevelop and maintain data models (Logical and Physical) to support business needs ensuring data integrity and efficiency.Design and govern data architecture and integration standards across Azure Data Factory and Databricks to enable integrated analytics solution.Support the design of Munich Re´s pillars for Data Governance, Metadata Management, MDM, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Sourcing and Staging of data, BI, Advanced Analytics and RandD in close alignment with business functions and enterprise Information managementManage the Information Management framework, architecture, processes, and solutionsBe responsible for strategic roadmaps that describe the journey to target state for all Data and Analytics domainsReview third parties’ high-level designs and implementations to ensure quality, coherence and consistency with MR Specialty and Enterprise Data architectureDeliver standards and patterns, controls on how Munich RE would like to deploy services in a standard and repeatable wayKnowledge and SkillsUniversity degree preferably in Computer engineering / IT or similar qualification5+ years of experience in hands-on design, engineering, administration, and implementation of comprehensive systems and architectures in an insurance enterprise are preferredUnderstanding of insurance domain concepts with hands-on experience in data modeling is requiredExperience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks including orchestrating and designing data pipelines for secure data solutions are preferredIndustry certifications in Azure, Databricks or data architecture is advantageousUnderstanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps)Ability to estimate the financial impact of technology alternatives in terms of benefit and costAbility to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of existing, new and emerging technologies that enable and drive new business designs and modelsPreferably, you are already ITIL or IBCS certified or have the readiness to pursue one with our supportExcellent collaboration and communications skills to deal with senior leaders, stakeholders and executives and to build and nurture business relationshipsFlexibility and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideasIf you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking ..... full job details .....