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Senior Data Analyst/Engineer

Gallagher
London
1 week ago
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Gallagher Re are looking to hire an experienced insurance Senior Data Analyst to join our growing analytics team. This opportunity will play a critical role in delivering sophisticated data analysis to support the placement of insurance and reinsurance programs for our clients across various lines of business and territories. Gallagher Re's Data and Analytics team is instrumental in driving innovation and delivering strategic value through data. Their expertise in analytics and commitment to excellence positions Gallagher Re as a leader in the reinsurance industry. This role will be based from our London office with an expectation of being on site two days per week. How you'll make an impact Collaborate with brokers and clients to understand data requirements and provide advanced data-driven insights to support insurance and reinsurance placements. Utilise advanced data analysis techniques and visualisation tools to analyse large and complex datasets, providing insights on market trends, claims experience, loss ratios, and other key performance indicators. Develop and optimise data pipelines using Microsoft Azure Data Factory and other Azure tools to ensure efficient data processing and analysis. Design and implement analytical tools and dashboards to support strategic data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Lead the development and implementation of robust data quality checks and controls to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analysis, visualisation, and data pipelining. Contribute to the development of bespoke client data models About You Proven experience gained in a Senior Data Analyst/Engineering role, with a focus on technical data pipelining and analysis in the insurance or reinsurance industry. Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure toolkit, including data storage and analytics services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services. Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A degree in a related field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, or engineering would be an advantage but is not essential. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…

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