Director, Data Engineering and Insights

Company Details

 

Berkley Alternative Markets Tech started in early 2019 as a small group of technologists with a passion for making insurance better. Today we are working with a team of industry experts who run five different insurance brands and collectively control $1 billion in annual premiums.

 

We believe in an idea and execution meritocracy. In other words, a place where the best ideas win and the people who deliver the most value get the most opportunities.

 

As we grow our team, we are looking for inquisitive, entrepreneurial people who are excited to reimagine the insurance industry.

 

Insurance is too complex. Help us make it better.

Responsibilities

The Director of Data Engineering and Insights is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and optimization of the segment’s data infrastructure, integration architecture, and business intelligence capabilities. This role ensures alignment with enterprise data governance standards and delivers scalable, high-performance data solutions that empower insight generation, enhance decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and support innovation across the organization.

 

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for data engineering, integration, and business intelligence across the segment and its Operating Units (OUs).
• Identify, prioritize, and drive key data initiatives that align with segment and OU business objectives.
• Champion a data-driven culture by promoting the strategic value of analytics in decision-making processes.

 

Data Architecture & Engineering

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• Ensure seamless integration of disparate data sources to create unified, accessible, and trusted data assets.
• Advocate for and implement modern data engineering tools, platforms, and best practices to enhance data capabilities.

 

Data Governance & Compliance

• Lead adherence to enterprise data governance standards, policies, and frameworks.
• Ensure data quality, security, privacy, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Collaborate with corporate governance and IT teams to enforce data stewardship and data lifecycle management practices.

 

Business Intelligence & Insights

• Direct the design, implementation, and optimization of business intelligence (BI) solutions, including dashboards, reports and self-service analytics tools.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs and translate them into impactful BI initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of BI initiatives in driving business performance and innovation.

 

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts.
• Set clear performance goals, provide regular coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality data solutions.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison for data initiatives, collaborating with business leaders, IT, and data governance teams.
• Partner with product owners, operational teams, and executives to deliver data solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Communicate complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive adoption and sustained use of analytical solutions through stakeholder engagement and change management.

 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance data management and analytics capabilities.
• Lead experimentation with innovative approaches to leverage internal and external data assets.
• Drive continuous improvement in data operations for greater efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and learning within the data engineering and BI functions.

 

Budgeting & Vendor Management

• Manage the budget for data engineering and BI projects, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven delivery.
• Oversee selection and management of external vendors, contractors, and technology partners as needed.

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business analytics, financial reporting, or data engineering.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity and determination to solve complex business challenges using data, technology, and advanced analytics.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with a track record of increasing responsibility in data engineering or analytics-focused roles.
• Deep understanding of data governance, data quality management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficient in SQL (SSMS), SSRS, Tableau, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel; experience with Python or other programming languages is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining data pipelines and solutions on the Azure Cloud platform, including ETL/ELT tools such as Databricks; experience with on-premises tools like SSIS is also valuable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience applying Agile methodologies to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Familiarity with predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence; hands-on experience is preferred.

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Actuarial Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical or quantitative field is required.
• Experience in the commercial insurance industry, including exposure to reinsurance data and treaty structures.

Additional Company Details

https://berkleyalternativemarkets.tech/ The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. Base salary & Benefits include Health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel locally and nationally up to 25% of the time.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role