MI Developer
Job Introduction
DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Data Analytics team provides products to both internal and external clients. This is an area of rapid development, with the team leading the way in making the Claims Solutions Group a truly data led organisation.
We are now recruiting for an MI Developer to join the team in our Belfast office, where the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the MI reporting suite across the whole of Claims Solutions Group.
Reporting to the MI Operations Team Leader, this role will design, create, maintain and support a combination of data analytics products, contractual client reporting, ad hoc MI requests, data support for commercial tendering activity, project based MI development, and related quality checks and administration.
The role is expected to ensure all technical work is delivered in accordance with agreed timescales and SLA’s, and to ensure related processes are maintained, refined and followed to a measurably high standard.
The role will also engage peer functions across client-facing and business services departments, and occasionally offer support and collaboration with external client-based technical teams.
The role balances technical development, change management, troubleshooting and responding to business queries, alongside robust documentation, with a clear focus on operational delivery and accuracy, often within demanding timescales
What’s in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What you will do
- Development and delivery of both new and existing MI reports; analysis; testing and troubleshooting of the MI Estate typically using SQL, SSRS, SSIS.
- MI design and production responsibility is integral to the role, so advanced skills in the Microsoft reporting stack is expected.
- Ensure the design, development and delivery of analytical models and / or contractual reporting and related tasks within agreed timescales, whilst conforming to the development and change process.
- Ability to work on a broad portfolio of delivery, ad hoc requests, and data requirements that support broader business activity, managing their own work through the agreed systems.
- Work with line management and key stakeholders within MI, IT and the wider business to establish robust MI specification;
- Leading the regular review and audit of the existing portfolio of MI reports, identifying, and implementing continuous improvement in both service delivery, process reengineering, and product quality;
- Ability to represent the MI function in dialogue with the business.
Who you are
- Essential:
- Degree level qualification in maths, science, business or computing.
- 3+ years’ experience in a data/analytical role, ideally within Legal, Finance or other regulated industries;
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, SSRS, SSIS, GIT.
- Strong experience of data extraction, migration, reporting, quality checks and / or analytical projects, together with usage of source control products such as GIT;
- Solid communication, including the ability to define and document technical requirements, describe data analytics models outputs and methods clearly, and convey the related benefits to peers, customers and stakeholders as required.
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of Qlik/Power BI.
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within Legal, Finance or other regulated industries;
- Familiarity with Financial and Case Management systems / data structures.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Solid blend of business and technology insights, with a drive toward service delivery and operational excellence;
- Clear written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex and technical messages in a format suitable for a wide range of audiences and purposes, including the creation of actionable specifications and requirements for technical development;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop/maintain relationships with own team and wider peer group;
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with the tenacity and motivation to actively seek and implement higher standards of technical development;
- Effective attention to detail, accuracy, and problem solving.
- Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day to day issues.
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Malaysia, Brazil, Peru, Central America, the USA, Australia and Germany.
We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for the UK’s top-ten insurers, we are market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise the UK’s top-12 housebuilders.
We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 141 practice area rankings across Chambers UK 2023 and The Legal 500 2023 and over 230 individual lawyers ranked in the two guides.
Our successes have been recognised by the legal industry and the markets in which we operate. Our most recent accolades include being named the top winner at the 2022 Legal Innovation Awards with two awards, bringing home two National Insurance Awards in 2023 for ‘Insurance Law’ and ‘Innovative Product’, winning ‘Legal Adviser of the Year – Public’ at both the 2021 and 2022 HealthInvestor Awards and ‘Legal Adviser of the Year – Private’ at the 2021 awards, and being named ‘Arbitration Team of the Year’ at the 2022 British Legal Awards. Regionally in the UK, we were named ‘Law Firm of the Year – Large’ in the 2022 Yorkshire Legal Awards and ‘Innovators of the Year’ at the 2022 Bristol Law Society Awards.
Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com.
What you need to know about applying
At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are. We welcome direct applications and are happy to talk flexible working.
We also want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Note for Recruitment Agencies – the DAC Beachcroft recruitment team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to any DAC Beachcroft employee without a specific request by the recruitment team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. Our recruitment team can be contacted at csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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