Senior Geospatial Consultant

AXA•Ipswich City, UNAVAILABLE

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

AXA UK, Underwriting, Pricing and Portfolio Management are seeking a talented professional to drive our geospatial strategy and lead strategic initiatives that transform how we understand and manage risk. In this pivotal role, you'll combine data expertise with strategic vision to protect our business, optimise our portfolio, and build competitive advantage through advanced geospatial intelligence.

Requirements

BSc in Geography, Geospatial Analysis, Data Science, or related discipline.
Proven experience as a GIS analyst developing applications, map services, and APIs.
Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder.
Hands-on experience creating, publishing, and managing geospatial web services.
Demonstrated experience building web-based GIS applications in the ESRI environment.
Proficiency in ArcPy and geospatial Python libraries.
Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure and databases.
Excellent understanding of UK geographic datasets, hazard data, and Ordnance Survey products.
Ability to maximise business value and ROI from geospatial investments.
Strong scientific and analytical mindset with excellent data processing skills.
Ability to establish consistent, resilient standards and metadata.
Autonomous, self-motivated, curious, and a collaborative team player with excellent relationship skills.
Eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Javascript and alternative GIS platforms (e.g., QGIS) is advantageous.
Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Databricks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Leverage GIS expertise to develop and enhance peril assessment tools, enabling accurate risk analyses and profitable underwriting decisions across AXA UK.
Partner with the Exposure Management team to create executable plans for developing, maintaining, and improving web services, datasets, applications, and tools within defined timelines.
Develop comprehensive reporting and monitoring frameworks for non-geographic risks, including Liability and Financial Lines exposures.
Serve as the go-to expert for geospatial queries, delivering specialised insights on data, visualisation, and bespoke analyses to key business stakeholders to improve risk assessment and reduce losses. Additionally, manage the Exposure Management central mailbox and respond to daily business enquiries related to Exposure Management and Data Quality.
Collaborate with internal/external IT teams to evolve infrastructure capabilities, and liaise with software providers and third-party data vendors to stay current with upgrades, data updates, and emerging trends.
Drive the adoption of innovative geospatial solutions and GIS technologies to support evolving business needs, while mentoring colleagues in GIS and geospatial analysis best practices.