Sr. Director/ Managing Director, Specialty Data & Analytics

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!
The primary purpose of this position is to build an underwriting and/or underwriting support staff capable of effectively carrying out assignments and specific goals and well as to recommend effective personnel actions when needed.

What you'll be doing:

• Work with Markel executives and Specialty leaders to align the Specialty Data Program to Markel's business goals
• Facilitate the development of, own, and advance a Markel Specialty Data & Analytics strategy and vision
• Work with business leaders and IT to implement Specialty's data & analytics vision, aligning it to technology solutions and strategic roadmaps
• In collaboration with key leaders, delineate between local vs central management information needs, ranging from operational reporting to advanced analytics, shepherding the development of an optimal operating model
• Manage a team of data & analytics professionals, including data engineers and data scientists, advancing a "test and learn" environment, pushing boundaries in how to incorporate advanced analytics into our underwriting and claims processes
• Serve as product manager; Manage, mentor, and coach a team of Product Owners and BAs to ensure connection of macro level strategies and business needs to micro technical solutions
• Take ownership of the Specialty Data Program and establish delivery accountability; Leverage Specialty Data Program to develop KPIs and metrics to be used across Markel Specialty
• Conduct gap analysis between existing systems and target state architecture; develop plan to address data limitations and improve availability and usage through a prioritization framework
• Collaborate with Specialty Change Management & Communications and Specialty Business Units to manage change towards using a consolidated data platform for reporting and analytics

What we're looking for:

• 15+ years of experience in data solutions & management, data strategy, and/or data & analytics
• Similar years of experience in the insurance industry with a focus on commercial lines
• Undergraduate degree preferred; Graduate degree and/or industry designations a plus
• Excellent leadership and team management skills; track record of developing talent
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and partner with stakeholders across the insurance value chain and gain "buy in"
• Strong influence management skills
• Solution-oriented, creative thinker
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and drive results
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment

US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.

• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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