Decision Analytics

Company Description

Winning Minds LLP is an HR venture with a presence in India, UAE, Philippines, South Africa, and the United States. We offer HR solutions with a focus on talent and development services. Specializing in retained and exclusive searches for mid to leadership roles, our dedicated search consultants recruit the most talented executives globally. We provide personalized services and tailor-made business solutions based on research, responsiveness, reach, relationships, and results. Our approach emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ethical standards, and confidentiality.

Role Description

Assistant Vice President (AVP) / Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) - Life & Annuities (L&A) – Insurance Analytics & SGU Vertical

Reports To: Vice President, Insurance Analytics & SGU Vertical

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Vice President (AVP) / Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) for our Life & Annuities (L&A) Insurance Analytics team within the SGU Vertical. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of data analytics, stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead a team of analytics professionals. This role is a senior leadership position and the selected candidate will play a key role in driving the strategy, growth and execution of analytics initiatives in the Life & Annuities domain, while collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 20-25 data analysts and data scientists focused on Life & Annuities (L&A) within the insurance sector.

• Provide strategic direction for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

• Oversee resource allocation, project prioritization, and team performance to meet business objectives.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

1. Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and clients.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business partners, clients, and external vendors.

• Lead client meetings to understand business needs, translate them into actionable analytics solutions, and present findings in a clear and impactful manner.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality insights, reports, and recommendations that drive business decisions.

1. Strategic Analytics Leadership:

• Drive the data analytics strategy for the Life & Annuities sector, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Provide thought leadership and in-depth knowledge of industry trends, data analytics tools, and methodologies relevant to Life & Annuities.

• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced analytical models and solutions to address business challenges and opportunities in the Life & Annuities space.

• Collaborate with other departments and leadership teams to define and implement analytics strategies that support business growth.

1. Data Analytics Oversight:

• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to drive actionable insights that influence business strategy and decision-making.

• Develop and implement frameworks for analyzing large volumes of data, focusing on customer segmentation, risk modeling, claims analysis, and other key metrics.

• Monitor and improve data analytics processes and performance to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

1. Project Management:

• Oversee the successful execution of multiple analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client objectives.

• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring effective project execution.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights, strategies, and solutions on schedule.

1. Stakeholder Communication:

• Develop and present reports and presentations for executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders.

• Communicate complex data insights in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience:

• 12 + years of experience in a data analytics or insurance analytics role, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in Life & Annuities or related domains.

• Proven expertise in managing large teams and delivering high-quality analytics solutions to business clients.

• In-depth knowledge of data analytics methodologies, tools and technologies, including predictive modeling, statistical analysis and data visualization.

• Strong experience in client and stakeholder management, with an ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.

• Knowledge of the Life & Annuities insurance domain, including product offerings, risk management, claims analysis and customer insights.

• Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex data in a business context.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and opportunities.