Lead Data Business Partner

Lead Data Business Partner

We are looking for a talented Data Business Partner to help pro-actively drive data and AI strategy supporting both our DUAL MGA business and our corporate services teams. This role will drive a programme of work to understand stakeholders' requirements and bridge the gap between the business and technical staff.

Sitting in the Group Data function, this role has a global remit to support our data initiatives and adoption, co-ordinating with Howden teams across the world. Responsibilities include managing varying requirements, capturing potential revenue-generative data solutions, managing wider dependencies, driving synergies and executing Group Data strategic initiatives. To be successful in the role requires balancing a strategic outlook with changing business demand, through a consultative and collaborative approach, positively reacting to change.

Key responsibilities

· Identifying and driving benefits from data & AI and case studies looking to generate revenue or find operating efficiencies, capturing benefit and ROI.

· Scoping out landscape, baseline and country health-check comparisons within the region.

· Understanding what data is in the Data Lake and how this can be leveraged, including looking for common opportunities and supporting prioritisation of the data ingestion roadmap.

· Stakeholder management directly managing relationships with the commercial C-Suite and utilising Chief Data Officer for escalation, communication and resolution.

· Working closely with Group Data to prioritise data & AI use cases, understand the costs/benefits and managing business expectations on delivery.

· Enabling regional colleagues to complete reporting tasks with PowerBI using data from the Data Lake, understanding content and how to get value out of it.

· Being the point person for Data Quality and remediation, working with the Group Data Quality team to bring this to life with relevant KPIs and metrics.

· Understanding all dependencies and overlapping systems e.g. CRM, Broking platforms etc.

· Sharing best practice and alignment across other Business Partners, regions and other influential stakeholders such as General Managers.

· Shape the use data & AI case opportunities, business pain points and requirements, based on what is reliable and achievable.

· Proactively finding opportunities to drive growth or operating efficiencies using data, insight and AI.

· Setting up Monthly governance mechanisms with measurable KPIs and metrics which align with other Lead Business Partners.

Required Skills

· Stakeholder management experience at C-Suite level.

· Strong experience in Business Analysis / PMO/ Business Partner role within or supporting a data function.

· Commercial evidence of previous Return-on-Investment activities and initiatives.

· Demonstrable experience of large-scale Programme development and delivery, ideally in data projects supporting underwriting teams or corporate functions such as HR and Finance.

· Understanding of the Insurance industry.

· Knowledge and experience of delivery in an Agile environment.

· Demonstrable leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization, managing cross-divisional initiatives, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

· Results-orientation with the proven ability and reputation for developing plans and implementing them successfully.

· Ability to develop, articulate, and build support around a long-term strategy and implement incremental milestones in support of that strategy.

Desirable skills

· Ability to fluently speak English and a European language.

· Certified CII / Dip CII / ACII

· Previous experience in an insurance broker or underwriter.

· Experience generating and using PowerBI dashboards.

The Location

We are based in the vibrant area of the City of London. Our office is just a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station. This role will include some ad hoc travel.

What we offer

· Competitive salary, performance bonus and generous pensions.

· Individual private medical cover via Bupa.

· 25 days holidays allowance.

· 26 weeks full pay maternity leave/4 weeks full pay paternity leave.

· Agile working arrangements.

· A wide variety of wellbeing offers: Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work (up to £5k), Digital GP services, Mental Wellbeing Support Apps.

You should apply if you want...

· A career that you define.

· Access to on-the-job learning and upscale courses (e.g. Chartered Insurance Institute Course and Certification).

· To join the Group that considers their people as its chief competitive advantage.

· To be a part of the place where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals.

· To make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

· If you are passionate about constantly evolving working environment and challenges.

Why Join Howden Group Holdings?

At Howden, our culture is built on employee ownership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to innovation. As the Howden Data Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact data initiatives that align with our core values and drive meaningful change across our global operations. You will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about leveraging data and AI to transform the insurance industry. This role offers a chance to shape the future of insurance at one of the world's most dynamic and innovative organizations.