Deputy Manager - Application Administration

Location

Bangalore | India

Job description

Deputy Manager - BI Platform Management Gurugram/Bangalore, India AXA XL recognizes digital, data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should be high quality, and actionable - enabling AXA XL's executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained dynamic advantage. Our Innovation & Data Analytics function (IDA) is focused on driving innovation by optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model - disrupting the insurance market. The Deputy Manager - BI Platform Management reports to the Division Lead - Reporting Transformation IDA who specializes in Power BI Platform Administration and Governance. This role is crucial in managing and maintaining our Power BI environment, ensuring data governance, and supporting analytics solutions development. You will be required to interact and communicate with various business stakeholders to help train & support their teams reporting solution deployments offering training, guidance, and recommendations.
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What will your essential responsibilities include

. Install, patch, and configure the on-premises BI software applications: MS Power BI gateway servers.

. Support the implementation & administration of MS Power BI (i.e. data gateway and workspace creation and updates).

. Monitor uptime & response time of the BI applications and servers.

. Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues.

. Implement user access controls.

. Manage system vulnerability risk to acceptable levels on time.

. Assist the manager in any existing or new security requirements set in place.

. Effectively management incident & change management.

. Maintain & implement new security protocols, access, scalability, and usability implemented by the manager.

. Creates & maintains documentation including diagrams, operational & support procedures.

. Publishes client-facing support documents to improve user experience.

. Interacts with end users, GT, team members and stakeholders in gathering information to define & document required changes to the environment.

. Help the manager with CICD implementation or Power BI deployment pipeline set-up, and configuration.

. Automation using Power BI rest API, python, and PowerShell to retrieve metadata, data refreshes, usage metrics and auditing.

. Capture Capacity Assessment information.

. Assist with Power BI workspace clean-up and organization efforts to be sure users are following the best practice standards.

. Assist the manager with peers' reviews with the team globally to ensure they are following the best practices, standards, and guidelines within IDA.

. Review, provide technical capabilities, and incorporate 3 rd party tools to help the Power BI environment.

. Work closely with the manager and Microsoft on Microsoft new features, tools, issues/support cases.

You will report to the Senior Scientist, Data Innovation and SWAT

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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

. Relevant experience as an application administrator.

. Relevant work experience with Power BI/MS SQL Server

. Experience with MS Azure Services (ADF including Databricks, Synapse, Cloud SQL, and Data Migration).

. Python, PowerShell, C#, and PowerBi Platform experience is nice to have.

. Power BI Certification is an asset.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

. Ability to work resilently, complete deliverables timely and report on relevant updates.

. Good communication skills and documentation skills.

. Team player, Self-Motivated and Self-Starter with a keen eye for opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.

. Have an analytical and problem-solving mindset and approach.

FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and speciality risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called 'Roots of resilience', focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's 'Hearts in Action' programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

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