AI Underwriting Data Manager

ERGO NEXT Group INTERNAL•Boston, MA

2d•$152,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ERGO NEXT's mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance. We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking data manager to join our AI Underwriting team. This role involves innovating and developing digital underwriting features in partnership with insurance, data, engineering, and machine learning teams.

Requirements

Proven experience in managing and tracking a data budget, including forecasting, monitoring monthly expenditures, and identifying areas to optimize spending.
Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with data vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet business needs.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external data vendors, ensuring smooth collaboration and service delivery.
Proficient in using API clients such as Postman to test, run, and troubleshoot API services.
Ability to read, understand, and apply API documentation for integration purposes.
Capability to assess new data services, including running Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to determine their fit for the company’s needs.
Experience in developing and maintaining a roadmap for data integrations, aligning with the company’s strategic goals and underwriting needs.
Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate the integration roadmap and progress to executives and other senior stakeholders.
Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, including product, engineering, and underwriting teams, to ensure successful implementation of the roadmap.
Ability to interpret vendor data using SQL or Python to validate performance and support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of analysts, including training and guidance, establishing clear goals and responsibilities, and ongoing performance management.
Manage the overall budget for underwriting third-party data.
Deliver substantial savings by identifying efficiencies and ways to in-house data services.
Own and drive the product roadmap for data integrations.
Serve as the key business connection for external data vendors.
Partner with the procurement team on vendor contract negotiations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and onboard new external data vendors.
Manage the Proof of Concept process for testing and evaluating new data vendors.
Create detailed product requirements for services that leverage data integrations.
Define success criteria for Proofs of Concept and evaluate results in partnership with underwriting.
Prioritize PoCs and provide regular reporting on progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
Oversee vendor performance metrics and usage reporting, using results to inform strategic decisions.
Escalate critical vendor issues and maintain high-level relationships with vendor leadership.