VP Data Governance - Marsh Data Services

VP Data Governance

Location: New York

The VP Data Governance position reports into the SVP Data Governance within the office of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and is part of Marsh's Operations and Technology (O&T) team. This is a new position for Marsh and is global in nature. The successful candidate will support the creation of a catalog of global data assets as well as the creation of dictionaries and taxonomies specific to key insurance domains. They will also support the data maturity assessment of various analytical and transactional systems and the establishment of best practices for KPIs, data origination and management, and data quality.

This is a hands-on position that requires exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) alongside a willingness to dig deep into system and business processes to create knowledge bases that will allow users and systems to operate more efficiently and derive more value from our data assets. This position involves extensive collaboration with a broad range of partners and stakeholders.

We will count on you to:

• Create and maintain an inventory of all Marsh's data assets with associated meta-data around descriptive attributes such as: sourcing, system processing information, ownership, and controls (e.g. compliance, regulatory and commercial). This involves working with a variety of subject matter experts to acquire information and then store and maintain this information in a structured database.
• Create and maintain a glossary of key business terms associated with master data feeds, databases, systems and applications.
• Support the data maturity assessment of various analytical and transaction systems.
• Support various Technology and Data Design teams in the creation and maintenance of data taxonomies and conceptual data models for key referential and transaction master data systems.
• Document system and data processes and identify opportunities for enhancement and/or risk mitigation.
• Work with other team members to identify and document synergies in approach with an eye to industry best practices around KPIs, data origination and management, and data quality.

What you need to have**:**

• A deep and abiding appreciation for all things dataits role, impact, challenges, and potential with an organization.
• A strong willingness to learn a new domain--getting into its deepest details and being hands-on.
• The ability to ask probing questions without getting frustrated and without frustrating others (e.g. the domain and subject matter experts).
• Experience operating independently but also knowing when to ask for help.
• Ability to think creatively (vs. by rote) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and utility.

• Experience within a similar role, ideally within the Insurance or Financial Services Industries

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills leveraging both traditional (e.g. Office; Teams) tools as well as software lifecycle tools (e.g. Jira)

• Ability and willingness to collaborate at all levels of an global organization to ensure the successful implementation of change

• An inquisitive mind that is not afraid to question current ways of thinking

What makes you stand out:

• Understanding of the insurance marketplayers, processes, technologies, and content
• Understanding of Data Management and Data Governance concepts, processes, technologies, and issues
• Experience with DCAM or other data maturity assessment tools.
• Hands-on experience with the Informatica suite of Data Management and Governance tools
• Understanding of business process design and systems change management
• An interest in emerging technologies and knowledge of the InsurTech/FinTech landscape
• Familiarity with data modeling and design methods
• Familiarity with various analytical and business intelligence methods and tools

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. We work with clients of all sizes to define, design, and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals around the world. To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience, and collaboration.

Since 1871, clients have relied on Marsh for trusted advice, to represent their interests in the marketplace, make sense of an increasingly complex world, and help turn risks into new opportunities for growth. Our more than 30,000 colleagues work on behalf of our clients, who are enterprises of all sizes in every industry, and include individuals, multinational organizations, and government entities worldwide. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients.

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