Data Architect / Data Modeler – P&C Insurance
JOB ROLE : Data Architect / Data Modeler – P&C Insurance
LOCATION : London, UK ( 3 days / week onsite )
EXPERIENCE : 10 + Years
ROLE OVERVIEW:
- We are seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Modeler with strong insurance industry standards knowledge and a solid foundation in modern data modelling practices.
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modelling tools, data frameworks, and insurance industry data exchange standards.
- This role involves designing scalable, compliant, and high-quality data structures that support enterprise analytics, regulatory reporting, and operational data needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and maintain enterprise-wide data models (conceptual, logical, physical) to support analytics, operational reporting, regulatory compliance, and integration use cases.
- Own the design of canonical data models for delegated insurance covering Contract, Premium/Risk, and Claims, including full transaction and movement-based constructs (e.g. endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, claim financial movements.
- Translate conceptual and logical models into implementation-ready artefacts including JSON/XML schemas and Excel bordereaux templates to support real-time API ingestion from MGA/TPA partner systems and monthly bordereaux submissions
- Develop data models using Dimensional (Star/Snowflake), Data Vault, and 3NF methodologies.
- Create and manage metadata and modelling artefacts using Erwin with traceability and governance.
- Support Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) across ingestion and curation layers.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement models on Databricks and Unity Catalog.
- Participate in governance forums to drive standardization across data domains.
- Conduct model reviews and solution walkthroughs for architectural alignment.
- Define and govern integration patterns for third-party datasets including geocoding, hazard, valuation, and reference data.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, Solvency II, and Lloyd’s reporting and oversight requirements, compliance with MAR/SOX controls through documentation and validation
- processes when applicable.
- Interpret and apply ACORD and CSIO data standards for global and Canadian insurance data exchange.
- Align modelling standards with the GSI Data Target Operating Model (TOM) and Partner Management & Data Intake workstreams acting as the architectural authority for delegated data standards.
- Lead data modelling workshops and SME councils to drive stakeholder alignment.
- Provide architectural oversight during partner onboarding including mapping, validation, exception handling, and change control
REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Industry Standards
• Knowledge of ACORD (global, comprehensive insurance data standards).
• Knowledge of CSIO (Canadian insurance standards, including XML, EDI, and JSON formats).
Tools & Platforms
• Erwin Data Modeler – Mandatory
• Familiarity with:
- Medallion Data Architecture
- Databricks & Unity Catalog
- MAR/SOX data governance and regulatory frameworks
- GDPR, Solvency II, and Lloyd’s reporting and oversight requirements.
Modelling Techniques
• Dimensional Modelling: Star and Snowflake schemas
• Data Vault Modelling
• Third Normal Form (3NF) relational modelling
• JSON/XML schemas.
Optional / Nice to Have
• Experience with MDM / RDM (Master Data Management / Reference Data Management)