Data Engineer

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. 

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

• Working within a dynamic and collaborative team
• We are looking for a hands on, proactive, solution driven candidate, with excellent communication
• Full time position: 5 days a week (Remote working (3 days) & London (2 days))

Role overview

DUAL are seeking a Data Engineer who can proactively work with key business stakeholders and IT to ensure we deliver solutions that meet their needs. The individual will have extensive experience in Microsoft SQL and ETL practices.

The successful individual will need to have experience working within a fast paced, agile and dynamic working environment ideally with experience gained within an MGA or insurance carrier.

Role responsibilities

• Delivering data solutions and changes for DUAL
• Builds data solutions where required to address changing requirements – managing new requests and incidents
• Can address complex data problems and support issues as required
• Consults the business analysts, developers and system owners to minimise customisation where feasible
• Assesses the impact of change on DUAL data model to determine and avoid any potential issues which may hinder our operational environments
• Actively works with the system owners to maintain the data model and maintain data integrity throughout system integrations and reporting
• Work closely with our Power BI and reporting analysts to ensure data is accurately represented in dashboards and reports
• Builds knowledge and expertise of DUAL systems with other data team members
• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Underwriting teams, Operations, Finance, Risk & Compliance and HR  

Key requirements

• Extensive SQL and ETL knowledge
• Insurance MI or reporting experience
• Expertise to include MS-SQL Server, TSQL, SSIS, SSRS, VBA, Power BI,  Advanced Excel, Power Pivot, Power Query
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically
• A strong team player who is confident in their ability
• Very strong communication
• Proactively sharing ‘what works best’ with others across the organisation
• Actively listens to the views of colleagues, but also has the strength of character to challenge where required
• Planning, organising, and managing skills, and ability to prioritise

Nice to have

• A few years experience gained in an insurance MGA or carrier environment
• Good understanding of Insurance Operations, Credit Control and Finance
• Broad knowledge and understanding of insurance principles, regulations, products and services

Our Culture: People First

We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

•    An employee-ownership model 
•    Aligned external investors
•    The trust and integrity born of friendship
•    Expertise
•    Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. 

Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone. 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.