Job Overview
FBD requires an experienced and hands-on Data Analytics Manager with strong business data, analytic and insurance skills to lead a team of data analysts within the Underwriting function. This is an exciting opportunity (Reporting to the Head of Product) for an ambitious career orientated person to provide insights to support development of FBD’s strategic ambition.
Job Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Manage a small team of data analysts, setting priorities, overseeing workload, and ensuring delivery aligns with department and business needs.
- Develop the team’s understanding of insurance products and portfolios to build analytical capability and broad product knowledge.
Business Insight & Performance
Lead the identification and analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities across the product portfolios.Collaborate with product managers to develop actionable insights and drive underwriting performance.Report on key metrics, KPIs, and reinsurance activity to support strategic decision-making.Job Responsibilities
Analysis & Reporting
Hands-on with data analysis, dashboard / report creation, and performance tracking.Work with business units to develop, maintain, and optimise MI and reporting tools for portfolio management, conduct risk, QA, and audit purposes.Support cross-functional initiatives and deliver data-driven solutions by gathering requirements and consulting on systems and tools.Process & Systems Development
Implement improved analytical methods, reporting processes, and automation initiatives.Ensure tools and reports are robust, documented, and continuously optimised.Work closely with operations, finance, actuarial, and claims to ensure alignment and integration of best practices.Education
5 years+ Data / Portfolio analysis experience in General Insurance (Commercial Insurance experience an advantage)Qualifications : BSc in mathematics, statistics, or a quantitative discipline.Achievement of professional insurance qualification qualified to minimum level of Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP). ACII is desirable.Experiences
Experience with SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or other data analysis toolsAdvanced Excel skillsFamiliarity with ETL processes and toolsCompetencies
Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skillsStrong understanding of general insurance products, underwriting processes and portfolio performance drivers.Ability to successfully work across all levels of the organisation and manage relationships with other business unitsAbility to work under pressure, handle complex change and prioritise key activitiesExcellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data into business insightsProactive and strategic thinker, able to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.Footer
This role sits within Pay Band M / S of FBD’s Underwriting Pay band
FBD is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer that considers applicants irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability, disability and social circumstances.
