Strategic Director of Data and Analytics

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Full time
Data-Driven Decision Making

As a key member of our team, you will act as a business champion for a data-driven culture, collaborating with functions and senior leadership to identify key performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to track and measure business performance. You will work closely with the Chief Transformation Officer to drive data-driven decision making for operational teams, including Operations, Underwriting and Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as business champion for a data-driven, decision-making culture
- Collaborate with functions and senior leadership to identify key performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to track and measure business performance
- Work with key stakeholders in Operations, Underwriting and Distribution to understand and execute on functional data needs
- Collaborate with Data and Analytics team in conducting comprehensive analyses of data, including client transactions, product performance, policyholder behavior and market trends
- Partner with cross-functional IT teams and senior leadership to identify emerging management tools, skills, techniques and technologies, and ensure timely introduction for competitive advantage

Requirements

- 10+ years of work experience in data analysis, business intelligence or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, in the insurance industry or financial services
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or a related field
- Experience with machine learning techniques, gen AI, predictive analytics and advanced analytics applied to insurance data, is a plus
- Proven track record of delivering high-impact analytics projects
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies
- Strategy and management consulting experience desirable

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