Data Architect

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher’s future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

 

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 53,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

 

We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Architect to join our dynamic team.

 

The purpose of this role is to:

• Be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and oversee data strategy, governance, procedures, and frameworks, ensuring the effective quality, management, organisation, and utilisation of data assets
• provide strategic guidance on data-related initiatives, including evaluation and recommendations of new tools and technologies and their adoption. The Data Architect will align the enterprise to leverage both global and regional based data solutions
• work closely with Business Stakeholders to gather their data requirements and provide technical guidance working with the Data Analytics and Reporting, Development and Integration, and Security teams
• identify data quality standards and processes and assist the establishment of data monitoring, validation, and cleansing solutions, to resolve data quality issues and promote a high standard across the enterprise for the creation and consumption of data.

You  will have a strong understanding of Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Data Integration and Flows, and Data Product Ownership techniques. You will also have hands on enterprise experience using tools and technologies to support strong management and realising business efficiencies when using large scale data.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data architecture and enterprise data models
• Establish and implement data strategy and roadmap
• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for data solutions and build business cases for prioritisation. Build working prototypes when required
• Champion the value of data and analytics across the organisation
• Assist product selection and implementation for both global and regional products
• Identify and drive opportunities for improved data quality and integrity
• Communicate technical requirements and constraints to business stakeholders and data engineering and analytics teams
• Woking with security team to ensure systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
• Planning projects and being involved in project management decisions
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies

Required skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Architect or in a similar Data Product Owner or Data Engineering role with a focus on data governance and strategy
• Bachelor of science degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field
• Works well under pressure and can work autonomously
• Collaborative team spirit
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data integration, and data management
• Experience in enterprise data for a large company including good knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehousing

Desirable skills and experience

• Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL, SSRS, SSIS and Power BI
• Good knowledge of Azure Cloud Data including Data Factory
• Working knowledge of databases: MS-SQL, Oracle, and DB2
• Experience in finance / insurance industry looked upon favourably

Gallagher Benefits – we offer great benefits and career development opportunities including tuition assistance and learning and development opportunities to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks’ Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 350+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company’s growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary scarified superannuation options.

Apply now via our careers website, https://www.ajg.com/au/about-us/careers/ or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@ajg.com.au.

Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.