Business Data Analyst - Life Operations APAC

About the role

PartnerRe is a global reinsurer seeking a Business Data Analyst to report to the Head of Administration and Accounting – Life & Health, APAC. The role sits within the Life Operations APAC team and focuses entirely on data management, supporting financial, actuarial studies and reporting. It involves regular interaction with Technical Accountants and Actuaries from other departments such as Reserving and Pricing.

Key responsibilities

• Extract and load data into the system, including data and plan mapping for all clients, and investigate and resolve client issues.
• Ensure data quality: processed data must be complete, accurate, consistent and relevant, and delivered on time.
• Maintain and enhance documentation and controls, including configuration plans, testing results and sign-offs.
• Develop and improve tools to streamline data management and quality controls.
• Monitor client account data and produce summary reports highlighting trends and issues.
• Take part in projects and other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in a data analyst, data operations or similar role.
• Degree or diploma holder with relevant experience.
• Preferred: experience in life re/insurance, actuarial support or data management.
• Knowledge of re/insurance operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and planning skills, with a meticulous approach to controls.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues to business users and to work across all levels.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel and R for data preparation and analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL or Python is a plus for data extraction and querying.