Data Innovation Leader

Description

Reporting into the Corporate Risk and Broking Global Head of Data Strategy, this role leads the CRB Data Lab, driving innovation and new data product development to transform the Risk & Broking business strategy into high value data solutions. This role oversees the creation of AI driven tools and ensures domain knowledge is structured for technical implementation, collaborating with business units and Corporate IT. This role would also be involved in accelerating insurance product innovation using fast data and AI. This position balances strategic innovation and product development with governance and business integration.

The Role

Innovation & Product Development – Leading Data Product creation for Risk & Broking:

• Manage Data innovation, driving innovation in insurance using fast data and AI techniques
• Lead development of new data products (e.g., AI-driven risk tools, broking platforms), defining strategic vision and blueprints
• Document processes into automated business rules and decision logic
• Collaborate with our internal teams to prototype and test innovative tools
• Identify data driven solutions for the Corporate Risk and Broking segment challenges, embedding them in product roadmaps
• Align solution designs with Corporate Azure/Fabric infrastructure
• Championing and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration, ensuring stakeholder engagement and management, as required

Governance & Value Realization – Ensuring Strategic Impact And Compliance

• Oversee the Corporate Risk and Broking Data Lab strategy, governance, and compliance with Corporate standards (e.g., GDPR)
• Act as technical product owner for the Corporate Risk and Broking data portfolio, prioritizing development and integration
• Coordinate integration of data products into Corporate Risk and Broking workflows and platforms
• Maintain governance for business rules, ensuring accuracy and ethical use
• Track KPIs for Lynx Program and data products (e.g., operational efficiency, placement success)
• Present plans to Risk and Broking leadership, securing alignment for data roadmaps

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• Extensive experience in technical product management or data product leadership
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting (Python, R, SQL)
• Expertise with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure/Fabric
• Proven experience leading AI/ML programs for business applications
• Deep domain knowledge gained from within the insurance or financial services industry
• Strong collaboration skills with IT, understanding data architecture, databases, APIs
• Expertise in business process modelling and converting R&B needs into logic
• Proficiency in agile environments, managing product backlogs and requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex Corporate Risk and Broking challenges
• Proven delivery track record on Corporate Risk and Broking projects
• Ability to communicate technical and business concepts to stakeholders
• High professional credibility in technical and strategic domains
• Proactive in driving clarity through challenging questions

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is between $263,000 - $293,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

What We Offer

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description. Please note: Producer Sales roles are not currently eligible for the WTW Pension Plan.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected].

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.