MetLife · 1 day ago
Lead - Data & Analytics
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and they are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive Data & Analytics initiatives for their RIS business unit. The role involves leading the development and delivery of production-grade data hubs and analytics solutions, while providing technical leadership and fostering collaboration across various teams.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead the full product development lifecycle for Data, analytics & AI solutions: problem identification, analysis, scope definition, solution design, development, testing, and deployment
Provide hands-on technical leadership for solution architecture, data modeling, engineering of data pipelines, and integration with APIs and other data sources
Accelerate delivery through development of reusable frameworks, prototypes, and agile approaches
Ensure solutions are delivered on time, with high quality and business relevance
Collaborate with partners across Business, Technology, Operations, and D&A capabilities (Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Science, DevOps, BI & Insights)
Engage in open-ended discussions, analyze business challenges, and help develop clarity in ambiguous situations
Communicate and present use cases, solutions, and impact to business stakeholders and mid/senior management
Champion and implement modern data governance and stewardship practices as part of data platforms and analytics solutions
Establish and enforce standards for operational excellence
Track and report on KPIs for solution delivery and data quality
Drive automation and scalability initiatives
Coach and mentor a geographically distributed team of data analysts, engineers, and other specialists
Foster a culture of growth, accountability, and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent
5-8 years of relevant experience in data management, analytics, or related fields
Proven record in driving data & analytics initiatives and supporting digital transformation projects
5+ years of experience with complex production data hub/Lakehouse solutions
Solutioning skills to build trustworthy and efficient data layers for reporting and advanced analytics
Technical expertise in data engineering, data governance, business intelligence, and Data/ML Ops and related software and procedures. Proficiency in SQL
Experience working with Cloud platforms: Azure data factory, Azure functions, and Databricks. Real-time and batch data processing, streaming pipelines with Spark
Performance tuning, optimization, and data quality validation
Integration of large and diverse datasets (internal, external, structured, unstructured)
Proficiency in agile delivery methodologies
Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, written & verbal communication, and presentation skills
Team management and mentorship experience
Experience in partner & stakeholder engagement
Preferred
Experience with SQL, Python, Azure ML
Certifications in Python, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance domain knowledge
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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