Lead Business Intelligence Engineer

Markel • Richmond, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Portfolio Analytics team will be free from the corporate financial calendar, aligned to regional business priorities and supporting underwriting decision-making when most needed. The Portfolio Analytics team will be comprised of analytics professionals with a wide range of technical skillsets, including actuaries, data scientists, implementation engineers, data engineers, and data visualization developers. We envision a dynamic, underwriter-centered function that treats underwriters and regional leaders as its core customers - identifying trends early, delivering actionable insights built on reliable data, and embedding actuarial and predictive models into daily workflows. In the Lead Business Intelligence Engineer role, you will lead a team that builds reporting tools and automations that provide real time insight to help support high-stakes decision making. This position will be responsible for creating high-quality reports and dashboards that allow Markel associates to effectively monitor their portfolio of business and key performance indicators (KPIs), as both a leader and a hands-on contributor. You will work closely with a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts to enable the modernization and scalability of insights.

Requirements

• Track record of delivering value to organizations through reporting and analytics, ideally in the Insurance Industry.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Original thinking and creative problem-solving skills to any given situation, driving for improved processes, systems, products, or services so that Markel can establish and maintain a competitive edge.
• Advanced ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex datasets; strong commercial acumen and understanding of Markel’s strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of galvanizing support from a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into terms easily understood by non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying and implementing effective data-driven solutions.
• A disciplined, energetic work ethic with a focus on high-impact priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience working with Business Intelligence technologies
• Deep, demonstrable expertise with Power BI, including visualization design, data modeling, DAX proficiency, and understanding of administrative functions.
• 4-8 years of hands-on data modeling experience in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in understanding relational databases and SQL development.
• Proven experience leading and/or mentoring junior to mid-level technical staff, with a strong understanding of prioritization and delegation.
• Knowledge and experience with other coding languages such as Python.
• Experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Foundational knowledge of the insurance industry or a related financial services industry.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for project management and deployment.
• Experience with other tools in the Microsoft Power Platform, such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Pages.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall Power BI solution architecture and design principles for the team, ensuring reports and dashboards deliver strategic insights and actionable results for business stakeholders.
• Lead a small team of Power BI developers, providing clear direction, prioritizing workloads, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Actively engage with business leaders and project stakeholders to understand business objectives, translate them into actionable data & analytics initiatives, and prioritize the team's workload.
• Maintain deep expertise in the latest Power BI features, tools, and best practices, and share this knowledge with the team. Ensure solutions leverage advanced functionalities and performance optimization techniques.
• Mentor and coach team members on Power BI development, data modeling, SQL optimization, and effective communication of data insights.
• Work closely with data engineering and IT teams to ensure requirements and dependencies for refined data are clearly communicated and delivered, enabling accurate and reliable reporting and analytics.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and establish robust testing and documentation standards.
• Effectively communicate features, capabilities, and progress to stakeholders at all levels.
• Deeply understand Markel Specialty's data & analytics solutions to inform strategic decisions. Work with large data sets to identify trends and develop actionable solutions that support insurance product strategic priorities.
• Define and enforce quality standards for deliverables, including functionality testing, performance testing, and user acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to the analysis and discussion of project work with leaders, peers, project management, and customer engagement.

Benefits

• competitive benefit programs
• multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options
• optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• corporate holidays
• floating holidays
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level