MI Analyst

Would you like to develop your career within MI working for a great insurance company?
Come and join us as our data authority and support the Markel Direct team by participating in commercial discussions and fostering data-driven choices here at Markel
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

It’s an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have just moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station, and we currently have a new opportunity for a Management Information Analyst to join our highly respected team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). The role can be based at either our Leeds or Manchester office but will involve occasional travel between the two locations.

The Markel Direct Division offer a range of insurance products including professional indemnity, public liability, employers liability, D&O, property, occupational personal accident, legal representation and employment cover, and cyber. Our distribution channels fall in to 3 key categories: Markets which are created through direct to consumer channels. Online or via our UK call centre, through our white label introducer network and our most recent development is the creation of our digital partner proposition, providing API integrations into Insurtechs or broker platforms. We have two retail brands that attract customers from different sectors of the micro/SME market:

• Markel Direct - which has been running for 10 years and targets multiple sectors including IT, fitness, Therapists, Photographers and Charities & Community Group.

• Caunce O’Hara - which offers specialist insurance to contractors, consultants, freelancers, self-employed professionals and to the oil & rail sectors.

In this new role, you'll be the data expert supporting the Direct leadership Team by participating in commercial discussions and fostering data-driven choices. Collaborating with the Direct Teams, you'll meet data needs and ensure regular insights reporting. You'll also work with partners and business analysts on key projects. You will be responsible for ensuring reports adhere to central data standards. Working with the Direct Operations & Change Team, you'll serve as the main Subject Matter Expert (SME) on data for all change projects, aiding cases and monitoring benefits. You'll bring expertise in data analysis while fostering strong relationships by comprehending business needs and influencing key partners at all organisational levels. As our MI Analyst you will provide technical expertise to assist the design and implementation of our reporting strategy and use reporting tools to develop and support activity across the business

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in creating reporting and data specifications for projects to meet business objectives and priorities

• Participate in projects where data is required to support or evidence the benefit of planned operational change

• Review MI/Reporting, seeking areas for improvements and/or rationalisation to enhance effectiveness

• Ensure that the needs of business clients/users are fully understood and proactively resolve issues and queries in order to facilitate effective reporting

• Responsible for the production of our monthly and quarterly performance management data

• Maintaining and delivering Direct reporting needs to central data team using Power BI as the primary visualisation tool

• Acting as primary support for Direct teams to meet their data requirements

• Producing high-quality, accurate data and MI outputs for crucial business decisions

• Collaborating with senior management to gather requirements, lead discussions, and implement these changes

• Ensuring consistent preparation of reporting while maintaining data standards

• Responding to all ad-hoc requests alongside a portfolio of regular reporting

• Managing regulatory reporting MI needs and respond within regulated timeframes

• Recognising and encouraging the business to leverage opportunities in advanced analytics, use data effectively, and propose solutions for efficient delivery

• Gathering, evaluating, and outlining business data needs to give to a technical business analyst for developing technical specifications

Our must haves:

• Experience working in insurance or the financial services sector

• Subject matter expertise in technology architectures and processes related to data transfer

• Skilled in generating insights by developing important metrics or dashboards, with a preference for using Power BI as the technology

• Up-to-date knowledge of data privacy & security standards in an Insurance context

• Proven ability to impact and foster relationships with partners across various levels

• Possess a deep knowledge of statistics, practical expertise with statistical tools (such as SQL, Excel, and Power BI MS), and be skilled in data analysis languages

• Demonstrated experience in developing a data strategy and enhancing business processes, particularly those involving data and management information

• Able to collaborate with other technical departments within the company to promote the use of modelling, automation, and analytics

• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and can thoroughly analyse business details

• Possess the ability to articulate clearly, particularly when converting intricate data into user-friendly and comprehensible information for colleagues and other collaborators

Who we are:

Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave

• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.