Data Architect

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We're also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

Get to know the business

General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching property-casualty networks. General Insurance offers customers a broad range of products through a diversified, multi-channel distribution network.

About the role

What you need to know

• Design, Construct, and Manage Scalable Data Architectures: You will be responsible for designing and constructing data architectures that are scalable, efficient, and aligned with the organization's data strategy and business goals. This involves understanding the data requirements, utilizing best practices, and ensuring compliance with established standards and policies.
• Feasibility Evaluation and Recommendations: You will evaluate the feasibility, costs, and challenges associated with data architectures. Based on your analysis, you will provide recommendations for updates and improvements to enhance the performance and efficiency of the data systems.
• Collaboration with Data Governance and Data Management Teams: Working closely with the Data Governance and Data Management teams, you will establish and align standards within the overall data architecture. This collaboration ensures that the data systems adhere to industry best practices and comply with relevant regulations.
• Expert Consultation on Data Architecture: Your expertise in data architecture will be crucial in providing expert consultation to stakeholders. You will ensure accurate and secure data usage by advising on data architecture-related matters and suggesting updates to address evolving needs and emerging technologies.
• Continuous Evaluation and Enhancement: You will continuously evaluate and enhance data architecture artifacts, such as data models, frameworks, and guidelines. By keeping these artifacts up-to-date, accurate, relevant, and easily accessible, you will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the data architecture.
• Collaboration with Business Units: You will collaborate with various business units and Data Product Owners to understand their data design requirements. By actively engaging with stakeholders, you will ensure that the data architecture supports their specific objectives and aligns with their operational needs.
• Data Model Design and Implementation: You will be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing data models that meet specified objectives. This includes translating business requirements into data structures and ensuring the integrity, quality, and accessibility of the data.

Required Skills:

• Data Architecture, Data Management, and/or Business Intelligence Experience: You should have 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data management, and/or business intelligence environments. This experience will provide you with a strong foundation in designing and managing data systems.
• Property and Casualty Insurance Expertise: Experience in the Property and Casualty insurance sector, particularly with an emphasis on commercial lines, will be advantageous. It will enable you to understand the specific data requirements and challenges in this industry.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Data Principles and Procedures: You should have a comprehensive understanding of principles, procedures, and skills in data management. This knowledge will enable you to make informed decisions and ensure that the data architecture aligns with industry best practices.
• Experience in Data Modeling Concepts: You should have experience in various data modeling concepts, with a particular emphasis on Data Vault modeling.
• Modern Data Technology Platform Design: You should have demonstrated experience in designing solutions using modern data technology platforms, including Cloud-based solutions such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and Spark. This expertise will ensure that you can leverage the latest tools and technologies to build efficient and scalable data architectures.
• Advanced Understanding of Specialized Technologies and Practices: You should have an advanced understanding of specialized technologies and practices related to data architecture. Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and industry advancements will enhance your ability to design and implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Architectural and Data Design Development and Operationalization: You should have experience in developing and operationalizing architectural and data designs. This includes designing not only the data structures but also the associated technologies and infrastructure required for effective implementation.
• Expert Problem-Solving Skills: You should possess expert problem-solving skills and techniques to effectively address complex data architecture challenges. Your ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches will help you build innovative solutions and break down technical problems.

The base salary range for this position is $103,000-$143,000, and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: Benefits Overview.

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A look at our Benefits

We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:

DT - Data

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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