Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 1 week ago
SVP, Data & AI Strategy
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$294K/yr - $443K/yr
12+ years expReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a purpose-driven organization focused on life- and health-related solutions. They are seeking an SVP of Data & AI Strategy to define and execute a unified strategy that transforms the organization into a data and AI-led company, enabling data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled innovation across all functions.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceService Industry
Responsibilities
Define and lead RGA’s enterprise strategy for data and AI, anchored in measurable financial and operational outcomes
Position data as a strategic asset, with AI and technology as enablers of business growth, scalability, and client solutions
Enable enterprise level capabilities, frameworks and investment as it relates to data engineering, including how data is collected, stored, processed, and analyzed to maximize usability and impact
Ensure the strategy reflects both long-term innovation and near-term business needs
Align data and AI strategy to client, business, and market needs, ensuring commercial relevance and enterprise value
Establish a structured RAPID decision framework to guide solution selection, prioritization, and governance alignment
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to uphold governance standards while enabling flexible adoption of emerging technologies
Ensure regulatory and technological developments are reflected in business-led strategy
Drive disciplined execution of data and AI initiatives by aligning stakeholders around shared goals and priorities
Resolve cross-functional tensions and resource constraints to maintain strategic focus and delivery momentum, escalating issues to the CSO for executive-level alignment
Monitor execution progress and enforce accountability through consistent practices, transparent reporting, and clearly defined ownership across delivery teams
Foster transparency and reduce duplication by driving coordinated knowledge sharing across business, regions, and corporate functions
Identify and evaluate opportunities for standardization in data and AI practices, balancing enterprise consistency with functional flexibility
Advise the CSO on standardization decisions in consultation with EC leaders to ensure strategic alignment and scalability
Enable enterprise scale and reuse by embedding shared learnings, proven frameworks, and best practices into core delivery models
Serve as a strategic orchestrator, integrating data and AI strategy into existing enterprise capabilities to drive scalable impact, through influence and enablement, rather than direct ownership or control
Cultivate trusted partnerships across the enterprise to ensure execution remains tightly aligned with strategic goals and enterprise priorities
Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled innovation by fostering the integration of these capabilities into core processes and leadership behaviors
Integrate the data and AI strategy into enterprise planning cycles, ensuring alignment with investment decisions, initiative roadmaps, and long-term business objectives
Define clear KPIs and value realization metrics to measure the financial, operational, and client impact of data and AI initiatives across the organization
Collaborate with business, regions, and corporate functions to translate performance insights into strategic decisions, resource prioritization, and continuous improvement efforts
Maintain a living strategy framework that evolves with internal progress, market shifts, and emerging technologies—ensuring relevance, agility, and sustained enterprise value
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) required
12+ Years of experience in data strategy, AI enablement, or digital transformation in complex, matrixed organizations. required
5+ Years in senior leadership roles with enterprise scope. required
Proven ability to align data and AI investments to commercial outcomes. required
Deep understanding of data engineering, governance, and AI technologies. required
Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategy initiatives with measurable business impact. required
Strong executive presence, stakeholder influence, and strategic facilitation skills. required
Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through orchestration and cross-functional alignment. required
Preferred
Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or equivalent advanced degree. preferred
Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries. preferred
Experience integrating AI into business operations or client-facing solutions preferred
Familiarity with data and AI governance frameworks and regulatory environments. preferred
Track record of driving broad standardization and reuse of data and AI capabilities. preferred
Documented success in performance measurement and benefit realization. preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus plan
Long-term equity incentive plan
Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits
Company
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2008-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Axel Andre
Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey Hopson
SVP - Investor Relations
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