Insights & Analytics Lead (Sr. OR AVP Level)

Zurich is seeking an Insights & Analytics Lead (Sr. OR AVP Level) to join our National Accounts underwriting team based in our Schaumburg, IL office. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and will require 2 days per week in the Schaumburg office.

This role will be filled at either the Senior Insight & Analytics Lead – (Sr. or AVP level), Insights & Analytics Lead. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

The Insights & Analytics Lead will partner with National Accounts Strategic Business Units to solve complex business problems with data and analytics. 

The Insights & Analytics Lead is responsible for the following:

• Serve as the resident data expert - cultivate expertise on the relevant data across all internal and external sources as to the strengths, weaknesses, and quality of each so you can act as the go-to resource for choosing the right data to answer the question at hand
• Provide real-time data-enabled decision support – deliver data and insights to track strategies, perform impact studies, and answer targeted business questions as they arise on a quick turn-around basis, through either direct hands-on work, directing the work of others, or working in collaboration with others within the BU or more broadly in Zurich
• Present insights through visualizations to make complex data more understandable for non-technical stakeholders
• Trusted advisor to leadership on all things data, leveraging deep understanding of business strategy, operations, and developing issues.
• Travel 5%-10%

A successful candidate will have extensive experience using a technical and analytical skillset to solve business problems, excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical results into easily understandable concepts.

Basic Qualifications – Sr. Level:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Strategic and Operational Consulting area

OR

Basic Qualifications– AVP. Level: 

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in Strategic Management
  AND
• Travel 5%-10%

Preferred Qualifications (Borh Levels):

• Experience in Business Insights & Analytics area
• Experience with SQL and Python to transform and analyze data
• P&C insurance knowledge strongly preferred; commercial insurance background preferred
• Excellent business acumen and communication skills, demonstrated ability to distill technical results into a form that is compelling to a business audience and to translate insight into action
• Strong data acumen, i.e., experience demonstrates that this candidate has a keen understanding of the strengths/weaknesses of different types of data and how to select/acquire the right data to solve the business problem at hand
• Can successfully translate loosely defined business problems into an analytically tractable form
• Has successfully delivered actionable business insights on a quick turn-around basis
• Experience working with stakeholders to develop strategy and vision around the ways data and analytics can be leveraged to create value for the business

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

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Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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