Head Of Data And AI (Insurance)

Location: Hybrid (Hong Kong or Shenzhen, China)

Company

A global insurance provider focused on protecting customers and the planet through innovation and sustainable practices.

What you will do

• Define and lead an enterprise-wide AI enablement strategy to embed AI tools into daily workflows across all business functions.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI automation use cases to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Own the AI delivery lifecycle from experimentation and business casing to production rollout and benefit realization.
• Define the long-term AI vision for insurance, including AI-native customer journeys and agentic autonomous workflows.
• Oversee enterprise data strategy, including architecture, governance, quality, and accessibility.
• Represent the organization externally with partners, vendors, and industry forums on AI innovation.

Requirements

• Master degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or Actuarial Science.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with significant tenure in insurance or financial services.
• Proven track record leading enterprise data and AI transformation at scale.
• Deep understanding of insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and actuarial science.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Ability to operate in highly regulated environments with strong governance expectations.

Culture & Benefits

• Optimistic approach focused on challenging the status quo and exploring new possibilities.
• Equal opportunity employer valuing unique employee contributions.
• Commitment to sustainability and protecting the planet.
• Hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and flexibility.