The role of Data Associate (based in Bangalore), in Group Economic & Sigma Research is an excellent opportunity for you to work on data-related projects and also support thematic research, with a tangible business impact
This role sits within a high-calibre and motivated international team that focuses on economic and insurance research and forecasts for Swiss Re
The role is a unique, broad and exciting professional growth opportunity and an excellent steppingstone within the company with frequent exposure to senior management and other teams across the Group
In this role, you will be one of the business owners and manage the GESR data infrastructure
This includes co-leading/supporting the project to upgrade the in-house database for storing economic and insurance market forecasts, as well as overseeing data collection, storing and distribution either directly or through connected data assets of other teams within GESR
As such, teamwork and project management skills will be important in order to closely liaise with stakeholders for smooth functioning of all data assets
You should expect a dynamic working environment and should be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and autonomy in your daily work
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
You will be one of the key points of contact for all data related queries in GESR.
You are expected to quickly understand the GESR data infrastructure landscape, including the in-house database. You should also pro-actively look for opportunities to improve the data infrastructure including better ways of collecting, storing and distributing data.
For the in-house database, youll be required to support the day-to-day management of it, as well as co-lead the project to upgrade it from current Fame-based database to a new, better, lean, efficient and user-friendly database option.
As part of the above point, you will need to communicate business needs to IT, provide inputs and guidance to IT where required and supervise and monitor the implementation of the solution by IT. You will also need to closely liaise and collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g. data providers, users in other teams) for smooth functioning of all data assets.
Continuously monitor the broader data infrastructure and fix any possible issues in advance, to ensure that users are not impacted.
Oversee data collection, storing and distribution either directly or through connected data assets of other teams.
Assist economic and insurance research colleagues in their data projects by collecting curating and analysing large data sets - these projects may be related to quantifying and modelling the impact of economic risks, climate change, energy prices, health care reform, mortality, etc. on economy, insurance and reinsurance industry.
Contribute to Swiss Res research publications (e.g. sigma, expertise publications, economic insights, etc) or ad-hoc projects and research activities, including (but not limited to) industry /segment analysis where Swiss Re has business interests. Key is to be able to breakdown, communicate and visualize often complex concepts in an easy and digestible way. Most activities involve collaboration across other teams in GE&SR.
Manage and deliver all data projects and other tasks to completion with minimal supervision/guidance and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
You will work in a cross functional team in Bangalore reporting to GE&SR Bangalore Hub with a functional reporting to GESR Economist Data Lead.