Regional Data Officer

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Job Role: Regional Data Officer

A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER

Howden is a specialist commercial insurance broker. Its regional footprint covers Singapore (regional headquarters),

Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines. It is part of the London-headquartered Howden Broking Group, a leading independent, global broker with offices in over 55 countries worldwide.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Divisional Data Officer to lead data strategies and execution across our Asia Broking business. This role is critical to embedding Group-wide data governance, driving data quality, and enabling analytics and AI adoption in line with our enterprise vision. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business and partner to the Group CDO team, ensuring data is a strategic asset that drives performance, innovation, and insight.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, understands the importance of strong data foundations, and is passionate about unlocking value through data and AI. You will be part of a growing global data community, contributing to shared learning, continuous improvement, and the evolution of our data capabilities.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with divisional business objectives and Group-wide objectives
• Develop and maintain an executive KPI scorecard to enable data led leadership

Revenue Growth

• Drive analytics initiatives that align with group strategy, delivering actionable insights and measurable impact
• Promote and support the adoption of group-approved AI tools and patterns, helping the business innovate responsibly and effectively

Customer Experience

• Enhance customer engagement by leveraging data to provide personalized services and improved client servicing
• Deliver Broker analytics capabilities to support client servicing across business lines

Strategic Data Utilization & Revenue growth

• Ensure the effective collection, management, and analysis of data, transforming data into actionable client and market insights
• Drive revenue growth by executing existing Market Derived Income strategy and identifying new business opportunities through data analysis
• Enhance marketing efforts by leveraging data to target the right customers with the right products

Operational Efficiency

• Improve operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing overheads through effective data management

Work with Group-wide data leadership team

• Champion and enforce data governance policies and standards, ensuring consistent application across the Asia Broking division.
• Lead the implementation of data quality frameworks, ensuring data is fit for purpose and trusted across the business.
• Drive analytics initiatives that align with Group strategy, delivering actionable insights and measurable impact.
• Actively engage in Group data communities, sharing knowledge, best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders (e.g. Compliance, Legal) to understand and fulfil any local Asia data governance regulatory requirements across the Asia Broking division
• Build strong relationships with divisional and Group stakeholders, acting as a connector between business needs and data capabilities.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• Proven leadership experience in data roles within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Deep expertise in data governance, management, and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated success in delivering analytics and AI initiatives at scale.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the Asia insurance market is essential.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and AI enablement frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for building communities and driving change.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments.

YOUR BENEFITS AND SALARY:

• Commensurate with qualification and experience
• Working in a collaborative environment with excellent learning opportunities

DATA PROTECTION NOTICE FOR JOB APPLICANTS

This Data Protection Notice (Notice) sets out the basis upon which Howden Insurance Brokers (S.) Pte. Limited (we, us or our) may collect, use, disclose or otherwise process personal data of job applicants in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). This Policy applies to personal data in our possession or under our control, including personal data in the possession of organizations which we have engaged to collect, use, disclose or process personal data for our purposes.

For more information, please refer to the link below.

• https://www.howdengroup.com/sg-en/Howden_SG_PDPA_Notice_for_Job_Application