Principal Consultant Data Modeler

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Job Description

Data Modelling lead Asia (Asia)

Location

Asia (Primary hub: India Supporting multiple Asia markets)

Reporting To

Director / Head Data & Analytics (Asia)

Role Overview

The Data Modelling lead Asia will lead the Asia Data Modelling Unit and be accountable for defining governing and delivering enterprise-wide data models across multiple Asian markets.

This role is responsible for establishing a scalable standardized and KPI-driven data modelling framework spanning the Atomic Layer (Data Vault 2.0) and Analytical Layer (FactDimension models) enabling trusted analytics regulatory reporting and business decision-making across Asia.

The role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership deep data modelling expertise and business stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Asia Data Modelling Strategy

• Own and drive the Asia-level Data Modelling strategy aligned to the enterprise data backbone.
• Define modelling standards across:
  • Atomic Layer (Data Vault 2.0)
  • Analytical Layer (Star / Snowflake models)
• Ensure models are scalable reusable and consistent across markets and lines of business.

Leadership Asia Data Modelling Unit

• Build and lead a centralized Asia Data Modelling CoE.
• Provide leadership coaching and technical directions to:
  • Lead Data Modelers
  • Senior Data Modelers
  • Market-aligned modelling resources
• Establish clear ways of working review mechanisms and quality controls.
• Drive capability uplift and succession planning within the modelling unit.

KPI-Driven Modelling & Business Alignment

• Partner with Business Finance Actuarial and Distribution teams to:
  • Translate KPI definitions into robust data models
  • Ensure end-to-end traceability from KPI Analytical Layer Atomic Layer Source
• Act as the final design authority for KPI-critical data models.
• Ensure cross-market KPI consistency while supporting local business nuances.

Market Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary data modelling interface for Asia markets.
• Lead modelling workshops and design sign-offs with:
  • Business SMEs
  • Business Analysts / System Analysts
  • Solution Designers and Data Engineers
• Communicate complex modelling concepts in a business-friendly manner to senior stakeholders.

Delivery Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Oversee delivery of high-quality modelling artefacts including:
  • Hubs Links Satellites PITs
  • Facts Dimensions Aggregates
  • Reference and Hierarchy models
• Enforce design standards review checkpoints and best practices.
• Resolve complex modelling challenges and cross-domain dependencies.

Governance Standards & Documentation

• Define and maintain:
  • Modelling standards naming conventions and design patterns
  • Reference architectures and modelling playbooks
• Ensure alignment with data governance lineage and audit requirements.
• Maintain consistency between Asia-level standards and market-specific implementations.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to simplify models improve performance and accelerate KPI delivery.
• Introduce modelling accelerators templates and reusable patterns.
• Support the long-term maturity roadmap of the Asia Data Backbone.

Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• 10 years of experience in Data & Analytics with strong specialization in Data Modelling.
• Deep hands-on experience with:
  • Data Vault 2.0
  • Dimensional Modelling (Star Schema)
• Proven experience leading enterprise or regional data modelling teams.
• Strong exposure to KPI-driven analytics across Finance Actuarial Operations or Distribution.
• Experience working in multi-market / multi-country environments.

Functional Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
  • KPI definitions and calculation logic
  • Source-to-target traceability
  • Data quality and reconciliation concepts

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across geographies.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coaching mindset with a passion for building high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating in large-scale data transformation programs.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Life Insurance General Insurance Banking or Financial Services.
• Prior exposure to regional or global data transformation initiatives.

Success Measures

• Standardized and reusable data models adopted across Asia markets.
• Improved trust accuracy and consistency of enterprise KPIs.
• Faster time-to-market for analytics and reporting.
• Strong engagement and satisfaction from business stakeholders.
• A mature scalable and high-performing Asia Data Modelling Unit.

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