Regional Data Strategy Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking a highly motivated Regional Data Strategy Manager to define and execute Data Strategy, manage innovation, production, and ecosystem growth, and provide data consultancy. Highlights: 1. Shape the future of trade as a key player in Data Strategy. 2. Drive innovation, data management, and ecosystem growth. 3. Join a global leader with opportunities for career growth. **Company Description** ----------------------- At Coface, we make trade happen every day. Our 5,200 experts representing 80\+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting\-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close\-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions. Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners! **Job Description** ------------------- We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Regional Data Strategy Manager to join our Regional team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in defining and executing our Data Strategy and you will report directly to the Regional Data Strategy. **ACCOUNTABILITIES:** **Strategy** * + Develop a Data Strategy aligned with the Regional Data Strategy + Provide support for data\-related mergers and acquisitions (M\&As) + Identify and execute "data" levers + Identify partners for data/open innovation initiatives + Management of long\-term initiatives to enhance the risk evaluation on companies **Innovation Data Management** * + Formulate strategies for make/buy/multisource/dual data sourcing + Alternative data acquisition scenarios (cost \& drivers) + Manage business requirements and projects related to data (ex: multi sourcing) in collaboration with IT \& Operations + Create a country “long term” data evolution roadmap + Establish a data quality roadmap and define relevant KPIs **Production “factories” management** * + Metrics \& Control of data factories, data production center + Control \& oversee the various data production processes and workloads + Performance, quality and delivery metrics **Data Ecosystem Growth** * + Analyze and identify new potential data sources for the market (both alternative and traditional) + Conduct competitive assessments + Define data roadmaps for countries based on their specific needs + Data quality assessment and maintenance + Perform new data significance testing and predictivity assessment **Relationship Management** * + Coordinate and support local EIC (Enhanced Information Center) in managing IPs (Information Provider) relationship and negotiating contract. + Act as internal consultant on data\-related topics **Business/Sales development and support/Data Consultancy** * + Provide support for exploring new data use cases, such as ESG or new sales “keywords” + Assist in data\-related tenders and bids + Address “level 2” data quality issues + Direct support to sales account in trainings and customer visits + Support the sales operations team in managing data quality and data coverage issues on ICON/URBA (Business Information platform) + Oversee data delivery initiatives **Qualifications** ------------------ **ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** * 10\+ year in BI, Data strategy, Data Management or Data insights\-based positions * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field * Openness and willingness to learn constantly and work in a fast\-growing VUCA environment * Basic economics/econometric knowledge and ability to develop/analyze business cases * Proven record in involvement in data products and data\-related service strategy, change management, and business development within the Data\-Driven Economy and data\-enriched processes * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with attention to detail * Proven experience in analysing and exploring complex datasets to extract actionable insights * Experience in delivering data\-driven products \& solutions projects * Good knowledge of data analytics platforms and knowledge of some data\-management languages \& tools * Negotiation skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey technical concepts to non\-technical audiences * Solution\-oriented mindset, driven to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions **Additional Information** -------------------------- **WE OFFER YOU:** * Competitive remuneration * Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field * Possibility to gain expertise in business information services, trade credit insurance, and finance * Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode, blending remote and on\-site work