Head of Data & AI Platforms & Engineering
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeHead of Data & AI Platforms & Engineering
Location: London
Type: Permanent full time
Flexible working: Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE Europe is recruiting a Head of Data & AI Platforms & Engineering to join our Global Data team based in London. QBE EO is on an ambitious journey to strengthen and scale its Data Analytics and AI capabilities. This role plays a critical part in establishing secure resilient and scalable data and AI platforms that enable trusted business intelligence advanced analytics and AI across the organisation.
This is a senior leadership role accountable for both the strategic evolution and the daytoday operation of EOs data and AI platform estate. The role balances transformation delivery with stable businessasusual operations ensuring platforms are reliable compliant and aligned to enterprise priorities.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullgetto spend every day working with people who are
passionatetalentedandkind.
Your New Role
Own the strategy and roadmap for Data & AI platforms including data hubs analytics and data consumption platforms.
Define and implement data platform architecture engineering standards and design patterns aligned to enterprise direction.
Lead delivery of data platform change initiatives balancing transformation with stable BAU operations.
Own platform operations including reliability performance scalability and security.
Establish manage and report against SLAs and OLAs across data platforms and services.
Ensure compliance with security privacy and regulatory requirements across all data platforms.
Implement frameworks for data quality observability lineage and metadata in partnership with governance teams.
Oversee operational monitoring incident management and continuous optimisation of platform services.
Build and lead highperforming data engineering and platform operations teams.
Manage thirdparty vendors and partners to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
About You
Proven senior leadership experience in data platform data engineering or analytics engineering roles.
Deep understanding of modern data and AI platform architectures and cloudbased ecosystems.
Demonstrated experience delivering largescale data platform transformation and operating enterprise platforms.
Strong understanding of data governance security risk management and regulatory compliance.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing thirdparty suppliers.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
A pragmatic leadership style balancing innovation with operational rigour.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever
your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us clickRewarding our people QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the
following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements clickhere
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Adaptability Business Management Coaching for success Critical Thinking Influencing Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Process Improvements Strategic Agility Strategic Management Strategic Thinking Technology Strategy DevelopmentHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
