Job Description
Full Time Permanentposition Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices What we offer We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life- Role Overview Reporting to the Head of Technology, BTS, the Head of Data & Insights will be required to understand the business strategy, to drive delivery of the ILIM data strategy and determine how to most effectively develop the data capabilities needed. The successful candidate will collaborate with ILIM and wider Irish Life stakeholders and our data partners across Irish Life Group, to drive growth and value for ILIM and the wider group, through the delivery of rich, actionable insights that enhance business outcomes and customer experience. The person in this role will also ensure that the data is collected, recorded, and used in a consistent, accurate, and compliant manner across the organisation. The role holder will also play a role in designing and driving ILIM's approach to innovation including how best to deploy AI across the business to enhance our customer experiences. What you will help us to achieve Deliver the ILIM Data strategy to enable the company to deliver on its strategic objectives. This includes the continued build-out of a new Investments data model deployed on Snowflake. Plan, develop and execute on a roadmap of data solutions (insight delivery, reporting, predictive analytics, automation, self-serve) that focus on business benefits and value delivery. Ensure ILIM becomes a truly data driven business, understanding more about our business, using insights to inform decisions, deliver growth, improve business performance through data activities. Develop a high-performing team of data professionals, provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Consider what innovative technologies, tools and resources are needed to use data more effectively, including the operating model for data, and new ways of working. Explore and propose how we can utilise AI and data to drive tangible business value and enhanced customer experiences. Be the key advocate for data across the company and connect with the Irish Life Group data analytics and insights strategy, as an active member of the data community. Develop & maintain a strong focus on data governance and compliance, ensuring that ILIM comply with relevant and industry standards while maximizing business utility of data. What you will need to be successful in the role The ideal candidate will have the following: The ability to partner with, influence and relationship-manage diverse business stakeholders to connect data and business goals, bridging the gap between technical and business teams. Proven ability to translate business objectives into data strategies and roadmaps. Experience in leading a data function and driving value through the delivery of data solutions and analytics capabilities with expert experience of Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence and Analytics applications. Strong commercial acumen with proven track record of successful on-time and budget delivery of projects Experience in working collaboratively and cross-functionally to deliver goals. Be inquisitive and curious about business and data insights to inform business decisions and strategy. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive work environment. A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, mathematics, engineering, data science, business, or a related discipline) Key Competencies Innovation and Change Communication and Influencing Drive for Results Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration Commercial Awareness Problem Solving and Decision Making About us Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), an investment firm authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €110bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients including pension plans, Investment Advisers, Insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of of asset classes. The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best. Irish Life Investment Managers supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.