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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its
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, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.
A Brief Overview
The Head of Data Analytics & Administration will lead the Southeast Asia Data Administration team, driving excellence in data strategy, governance and analytics. This position ensures accurate and timely delivery of operational metrics and reporting data, strengthens internal controls, and enhances infrastructure and reporting processes. The position also fosters trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, enabling impactful business / financial / valuation decision-making.
What You Will Do
- Core Operations Execute and deliver operations strategy with a focus on Data Administration; Deliver operational goals and align initiatives with broader strategy; Ensure controls and key risk metrics (e.g., ARMC KRIs) are met; Drive continuous process improvements, streamline workflows, harness technology and tools to optimize efficiencies thus managing time, effort and cost base in running operations.
- Analytics & Risk Monitoring Perform data administration and analytics to support continuous risk monitoring and assessments; Monitor operational processes to ensure appropriate risk profiles are captured and reported; Promote a risk-aware culture across the Operations team.
- Data Management & Governance Ensure data accuracy for accounting records, valuation systems, regulatory returns, and other reporting needs; Lead data governance processes including assessment and remediation of data quality issues; Contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and process improvements; Lead and mentor the data management team in maintaining administration systems, procedures, and documentation; Define and document business needs as formal requirements and communicate with stakeholders to devise appropriate solutions.
- Financial Reporting Partner with SEA Finance and Valuation to ensure infrastructure and controls support accurate and timely reporting.
- Client Relations & Engagement Build and maintain relationships with key clients and business partners to support delivery of operational KPIs; Build and maintain networks with external partners, legal advisors, and industry bodies to stay abreast of emerging trends and evolving challenges in data management.
- Team Development and Management Develop a high-performing team of reinsurance professionals; Shape the operational culture, balancing local customs with RGA's corporate values; Encourage collaboration across SEA Operations, KL Office, and global functions. Ensure ongoing training, coaching, and professional development for team members, supervise the Data Analytics & Administration team, and establish succession plans to support organizational growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) finance, statistics, business or accounting, related degree or equivalent experience required10+ Years relevant experience working in the insurance sector, with emphasis on financial and management reporting, and reinsurance operations with the understanding of the end-to-end holistic view of the business processing requiredManagement experience leading a medium sized team requiredKnowledge in SQL, Python preferredAbility to participate in or may lead projects or any other initiatives of the function and / or the business requiredExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills requiredCreative, flexible, motivated and responsive requiredDemonstrate effective time management, conflict resolution and team management requiredClient focused (both external and internal) requiredWhat you can expect from RGA
Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.