SVP, Chief Data Officer

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•Boston, MA

19h

About The Position

As we evolve our business and modernize our data ecosystem, we are seeking a visionary Global Chief Data Officer (CDO) to make data a key differentiator for BHSI. This is a critical executive role responsible for building and leading our Data Office, shaping our enterprise data strategy, and fostering a culture where data is accurate, accessible, and actionable across the company. We have a significant opportunity to capitalize on data at BHSI. BHSI has grown rapidly, and with that growth comes increased complexity. Our legacy data architecture, manual processes, and siloed systems have impacted our ability to leverage data as a differentiator. As an insurance carrier, data is an essential asset that has the power to drive sophisticated insights, improve the timeliness of complex business decisions, and enable powerful intelligence that can have a direct impact on the bottom line. The CDO will be instrumental in transforming our data landscape, supporting the modernization of our data ecosystem, driving data quality, and enabling advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a rare opportunity to build a modern, scalable, and governed data environment that enables BHSI to capitalize on data and differentiate us in the market.

Requirements

Proven experience as a senior leader in the insurance industry that understands the nuances of our business and can bridge business opportunities with data solutions.
Technical aptitude to collaborate and partner with Technology to create a modern data ecosystem that can support our global business.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive change.
A passion for transforming data into a strategic asset and a catalyst for innovation.
5+ years as a Chief Data Officer with a proven track record of results
Strong underwriting acumen with attention to detail
Technical fluency
Strong data governance experience
Exceptional leadership, ability to influence and partner with others
Ability to work within a fast paced, customer focused & team environment
Strong communication skills
Willing to travel as required

Responsibilities

Define and execute a forward-looking data strategy aligned with BHSI’s business goals. Prioritize initiatives that unlock value, reduce risk, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Establish robust governance frameworks and data quality management practices. Ensure data is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant across all domains.
Build and lead a high-performing Data Office, including a network of Data Stewards. Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability for data ownership and stewardship.
Collaborate with Technology on the transformation of our data ecosystem to support structured and unstructured data, streamline ingestion, and enable advanced analytics and AI capabilities.
Partner with business leaders to prioritize and deliver actionable insights through modern BI tools and self-service analytics. Reduce reporting latency and increase data utilization across teams by defining what insights are required, why they are a priority, and partner with Technology to build solutions.
Champion a data-first mindset across the organization. Launch data literacy programs, celebrate data wins, and embed data into everyday decision-making.