Zurich North America is currently looking for an AVP, Data Product Owner to join our Data & Analytics, Engineering team based at our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. While this position will be based out of our Schaumburg Headquarters, we are offering the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. You will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, our customers, and the team.

The AVP, Data Product Owner serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive data domain capability development and execution in our Enterprise data assets space. The AVP, Data domain product owner will be the key contributor to the execution of broader data roadmap and strategy for the Data & Analytics teams and will support building reusable data assets for a best-in-class data ecosystem.

This role will work on next generation data platform services and processes that support Business Units and Share Service Units and will serve as a data domain product lead between the Business and D&A to understand customer’s objectives, business goals, processes, and products as well as the business systems capabilities to formulate, define, document, and implement data domain scope and objectives to provide solutions.

Additional responsibilities include:

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  Coordinates and leads activities with business owners to gather detailed requirements
• Monitors business decisions and manages data requirements, documentation, and communication
• Leads analysis of requirements to determine the systems’ potential and defines impact to other business units and systems
• Creates process models based on business requirements
• Provides Customers with cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment, scope definition of proposed requirements
• Guides users in building business case and impact analysis
• Manages work plans, timelines, and budgets
• Partners with stakeholders to identify department resources to meet objectives
• Mentors and coaches more junior team members

Basic Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics and 8 or more years of experience in the Predictive Analytics area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent in Mathematics/Statistics and 12 or more years of experience in the Predictive Analytics area
  AND
• Knowledge of statistical theory, including Generalized Linear Models and their applications in insurance
• SAS programming experience

Preferred Qualifications:

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  7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Intelligence, or other quantitative disciplines, especially during company growth stages, in a cross-functional role

• 3+ years of management experience growing and leading data teams; proven record of building and motivating successful teams.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT and data wrangling using tools (Informatica, Data Factory, Talend etc.) and languages such as Python, R, Scala, Java, SQL, and SAS
• Understanding of core data concepts (data domain curation, data lake structures, data warehouse models, data marts, business intelligence processes, visualizations etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a lead
• Prior experience delivering self-service big data and data visualization platform

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or a negative COVID test result when applicable, to a third-party vendor. These protocols are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

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.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time

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