Purpose:
The VP, Applications and Management Information will oversee the design, development, maintenance, and management of the organization’s application and information architecture. This role includes responsibility for supporting the Reinsurance application landscape, with a particular focus on financial and operational reporting.
This is a dynamic role requiring a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and strategic individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a team of developers. The VP will play a pivotal role in various enhancement initiatives while maintaining broad cross-functional expertise within Reinsurance operations.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Oversee and mentor a team of developers, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
- Direct the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of reinsurance systems, management information platforms, and financial reporting tools, including the analytical review of underwriting data, general ledger inputs, and performance metrics for leadership
- Develop and maintain technical data flow documentation to meet operational compliance and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate and develop comprehensive testing scripts across all departments to ensure the successful execution of system upgrades
- Drive the evolution of applications to enhance Reinsurance process flows and operational efficiency
- Manage applications and data for Lloyd’s market submissions and Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, addressing queries and ensuring compliance with regulatory control frameworks
- Foster strong relationships across departments to ensure seamless communication and project execution
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support business objectives
Requirements, Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
- Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of developers
- Recent experience with the Xuber policy administration system
- Strong experience with reinsurance industry technologies & tools (SQL, GIT, .Net Core, PowerShell, APIs, Visual Studio, etc.)
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s of London market, including required regulatory submissions, syndicate & MGA accounting and bureau messaging sub-systems
- Deep understanding of reinsurance accounting processes, including proportional, non-proportional, assumed, and ceded business
- Familiarity with reinsurance and general ledger systems
- Experience supporting operational functions and related applications
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps and a strong understanding of Agile project management methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility to work outside traditional office hours as needed