The Sustainability Specialist will implement and support Aviva’s Net-Zero programs to drive our insurance businesses and corporate functions to improve performance through better environmental and social outcomes. We are seeking a business sustainability professional with demonstrated experience and expertise in multi-functional teamwork, relationship-building, strategic planning, and project management experience who will support sustainability practices across the organization to meet Aviva’s dedication to be net-zero by 2040.
What you will do
- Develop Analytics and Technology solutions that will provide Monitoring, Forecasting and Predictions to meet Aviva environmental sustainability commitments.
- Collaborates with a wide variety of (internal and external) business partners to define and drive business intelligence/management information requirements, leading to insights which will implement and track our sustainability targets.
- Create executive presentation materials, metrics and performance reports, and ad hoc requests including crafting analysis, conclusions, and facilitating associated actions
- Ensure clear governance, detailed execution, and communicate results, this includes:
- Measuring and reporting on progress on agreed KPI(s) against the strategy goals
- Develop action plans to supervise progress
- Reporting, Reporting Distribution and Publications
- A clear understanding of business needs and strategy with ability to communicate and complete requirements.
- Lead data sourcing, mapping, program management, and development.
- Maintains breadth and depth of knowledge applying enterprise and industry / market trends and regular benchmarking exercises.
- Stay update-to-date with Environmental and Government regulations relating to Sustainability initiatives and targets.
- Develop, lead, and handle various key projects and assignments as the need arises, including project plan development, business case development, strategic oversight, and management.
What we are looking for :
- University degree in Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Statistics or Math, or related field
- 5+ years BI Analytical Experience preferably in the insurance or financial sector
- Strong Technical Skills – SAS.
- Proficient in Programming & Querying languages (SQL, Python, or others)
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Strong business knowledge and technical skills to advise and recommend optimal, relevant, and accurate information to the business for decision making purposes.
- Self-starter and proactive attitude with capability to effectively implement end to end deliverables.
- Well-Organized, resourceful, efficient and ability to manage various partner and projects timelines concurrently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting at all levels.
- Strong customer focus and relationship management skills.
- Both a strong leader and team player
- Ability to acquire new technical abilities to keep pace with evolving data landscape.
- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
- Proven track record to embrace and lead change, be highly adaptable and flexible, decisive and display excellent judgment.
- Strong consulting skills, ability to influence partners.
- Effectively works within a matrix & complex environment.
- Team leadership skills.
- Insurance or Financial Background.
- Previous experience in Visualization Systems – Qlik, Business Objects, Tableau, etc.
- A solid understanding of Aviva’s in-house systems (General; RTM; RTG, MINDS; SAS; Guidewire)
- Understanding of data flows and data relationships between systems
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Start with 4 weeks of annual vacation
- Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
- Hybrid work model
- We’ll support your professional development education
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