Data Architect Lead

Group Data & API Management Team

The Group Data & API Management department aims to:

§ Monitor data and API maturity progress across the Group, and provide advisory and hands-on support for all aspects related to managing data and publishing APIs as an asset;

§ Foster AXA progress with regards to data capabilities, coordinate and sponsor the Chief Data Officer, Data Management and Data Architecture communities on: data strategies, data governance, data quality, meta and master data management, data modelling, external data sourcing, data protection, data culture and data masking;

Purpose of the Job

Based on proven enterprise architecture practices, the purpose is to support AXA at group and entitiy level in the implementation of data modelling practices aligned with business and data strategies (*), leveraging the scale of AXA and market standards such as ACORD.

In current AXA Architecture vision, the functional domains specific to Data are BI & Analytics, Master & Reference Data, Meta Data, Data Quality, Data Modelling/Data Exchanges through APIs (and other means).

(*) each entity data strategy is expected to state a local vision and a multi-year plan, covering use cases as well as the following underpinning capabilities: delivering value from data, managing risks pertaining to data, designing and running a data operating model, increasing data culture and skills, managing data as an asset, building and running IT foundations for data (BI & Analytics, Master & Reference Data, Meta Data, Data Quality, Data Exchanges).

Main Activities

The main activities for the job are to:

§ Define, strengthen and animate the Data Modelling practice at AXA, in close collaboration with business, data management and architecture teams

§ Ensure enterprise and entity data models are designed and maintained in alignement with AXA business priorities

Your Profile

Technical and professional skills:

· Data modelling specialist, familiar with different techniques including data vault

· Enterprise Architect, TOGAF certified (from the Open Group)

· Familiar with the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK, from DAMA)

· Familiar with data market standards such as ACORD

· At least a global 10 years’ experience in the design and implementation of:

o Master & Reference Data Management

o Metadata Management

o Data Quality Management

o Data Analytics and BI

o API Design

o Data Exchanges

· English - Fluent in speaking and writing

Soft skills and competencies:

· Able to interact with a vast variety of stakeholders from: business, compliance, developers, data managers, project managers

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Result oriented

· Self-motivated, proactive and able to work in a complex organization

· Leadership, influence and conflict resolution

· Team player in a multi-cultural work environment, able to see the big picture as well as deep dive into details when necessary.

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of
respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the Entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

---