Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics

About the role

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) is seeking a Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics to build and direct its enterprise BIA function, turning raw information into a strategic asset that supports informed decision-making. The role sits between complex technical data and the executive board, overseeing enterprise reporting, data visualisation and analytics. It follows the previous Data Science Manager remit and focuses on actionable insights, leaving the underlying data engineering, data lakes and reporting infrastructure outside the remit.

Key responsibilities

• Define the BIA operating model, roadmap and service catalogue aligned with measurable commercial value, and build and mentor a high-performing team
• Own executive and operational reporting frameworks, shifting them from static spreadsheets to decision-ready insights that explain performance drivers
• Lead the data visualisation strategy, primarily using Power BI to build interactive dashboards, and foster governed self-service analytics
• Partner with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Operations and Distribution to turn analysis into clear recommendations, introducing advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Implement development standards, test evidence and release records, and work with data owners to enforce data quality and accuracy

Required profile

• Proven track record of managing and scaling a Business Intelligence or Analytics function, with strong people management and stakeholder management
• Demonstrated success defining operating models and delivering executive-grade reporting, with strong presentation and written communication skills
• Substantial experience in Lloyd's, the London Market, an MGA or a comparable regulated financial services environment
• Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative, computer science, economics or related analytical discipline
• Desirable: familiarity with predictive analytics, machine learning, Python, R or AI-enabled decision intelligence; exposure to international operations, especially in developing markets or Africa

Required skills

• Expert, hands-on Power BI, including dashboard design, Power Query, DAX and semantic modelling
• Advanced SQL and Microsoft Excel
• Desirable: Microsoft Fabric, Azure analytics services, cloud data warehouses, Power BI certification, cloud certifications or insurance qualifications