ESG Data Analyst

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About Great Lakes Insurance SE:

As specialty provider of primary insurance services in the UK, Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch is a substantial part of our parent, Great Lakes Insurance SE in Munich. Our interlocked business model is to seize opportunities closely connected to the reinsurance core business and innovation opportunities, in our role as an integral part of the Munich Re Group. Great Lakes Insurance SE currently operates from its Head Quarter in Munich, and via branch offices in UK, Switzerland, Italy and Australia.

In the UK, Great Lakes is currently undergoing the authorisation process from the Prudential Regulatory Authority and Financial Conduct Authority for a Third Country Branch and a Subsidiary. These two entities will secure our future in the primary insurance service market in a post-Brexit world, by enabling us to continue writing our existing business.

About the role: An experience data analyst who can quickly grasp the ESG(Environmental, Social & Governance) relates data especially with regards to Insurance Associated Emissions(IAE),Data gap analysis, requirements collection to align to regulation and group requirements, reconciliation and reporting

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and/or develop financial reports; assist in analyzing financial reporting requirements. Identify & design process improvements in relation to financial systems, related workflow processes and approvals.
• Serve as business lead and subject matter expert in company business processes for the implementation of new or revised Financial reporting system, processes, related systems and procedures
• Use project management skills in managing assigned projects. May provide overall project management and business analysis for a given Financial initiative.
• Assist in identifying and defining systems & process alternatives capable of meeting business needs.
• Utilize standard reporting tools to write, maintain & support a variety of reports/queries.
• Maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
• Develops standardized reports for customer to help them to monitor their processes-working with departmental staff to identify these requirements.
• Develop documented guidelines and develop workflow systems process maps and training manuals to generate better understand of “ how we should do things”, generating efficiency in operations and sharing knowledge
• Plan and provide/arrange training classes for staff as needed on the use of Financial/reporting systems, including initial training for new users, training on new processes or training to groups on specific functionality.
• Support best practices for system and process change management, documentation of system processes and business practices & the development of standards for processes
  
  
  

Competencies:

Drives results (we think big) – you consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances, with the organisation’s performance in the front of your mind. You make good and timely decisions to keep things moving, using analysis, experience and judgement.

Business insight (we think big) – you can apply your knowledge of the business and the market to advance your business’ and wider organisation’s goals.

Collaboration (we lead the ‘we’) – you identify opportunities and bring the right people together to work on a common goal, encouraging diversity of opinion, whilst maintaining clarity and unity of direction.

Client focus (we grow with our clients) – you build and maintain strong client relationships (internal and external), listening to their needs and working with them to ensure value is created.

Cultivates innovation (we grow with our clients) – you create new and better ways for Munich Re to be successful e.g., generating ideas, creating efficiencies, harnessing new technology etc.

Courage (we care and dare) – you are willing to challenge the status quo and address difficult issues, saying what you believe needs to be said. You also continue to operate effectively even when things are uncertain and the way forward is unclear.

Persuades (we are clear and authentic) – you use clear and compelling arguments to gain the support, enthusiasm and commitment of others, whilst ensuring you take time to actively listen to the diversity of views and opinions.

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Strong reconciliation skills with multiple systems data sources matching ESG requirements
• Strong communication skills with all different types of stakeholders
• Strong Data extraction skills using pre-written SQL code-data analysis and reporting
• Be confident with facilitating, presenting & negotiating skills
• Demonstrable experience of project management
• Being hands on with business process design and change management
• Strong customer service support experience (understanding user requirements)
• Business analysis skills from feasibility study through to delivery
• Strong understanding of IT business architecture design and operating models.
• Experience with process enhancements using better structured tasks & IT solutions
• Ability to work with third parties and offshore development teams.
• Advanced Excel skills (VBA Macros, SUMIF, XLOOKUP, Power Query-linking various data sources)
  
  
  

Desirable

• A strong understanding of ESG-EU/UK Taxonomy, Insurance associated emissions
• A good understanding of the legislation and relevant governing bodies(SDS), (TCFD), (ISSB) Sustainability Disclosure requirements ,Task Force for Climate related Disclosure , International Sustainability Standards Board, EU & UK Green Taxonomy
• Good understanding of systems development life cycle & relevant iterative agile systems improvements
• Good experience in leading and guiding new and unexperienced team members.
• Data process mapping
• Support the managing finance projects end to end
• Support cross-over between IT and Finance with critical thinking (analyse, reasoning, evaluating, problem solving, decision making, analysing again)
• Support business modelling & Requirements engineering
• Look for innovative ideas for improvement in finance/IT
• Experience in budgeting projects in line with scope requirements and associated risks and resource requirements
  
  
  

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Business Analyst with extensive systems experience
• Ability to work independently & take responsibility for deliverables
• Proven Insurance & finance sector knowledge
  
  
  

Thought Leaders:

You are seen as an expert in your field and will be the ‘go to’ person for your area of specialism within Munich Re. You will be seen as a role model/mentor to others – identifying opportunities to share your knowledge with others.

You will demonstrate and role model inclusive behaviour and encourage your colleagues to play an active role in creating an inclusive culture as well.

You will treat your colleagues and sales and business partners fairly and with respect.

Benefits

You will be rewarded with a great compensation package, on target bonus, 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase more along with private medical insurance and employers' contributory pension of 10%

About Us

You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders

We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn

You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working using digitalisation to deliver solutions

We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged

Re is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees