Regional Head of Data and Analytics, APAC

Role overview

Chubb Asia Pacific is looking for a senior leader to define and steer the region’s strategy for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. This executive position sits on the regional leadership team and is responsible for turning data-led ideas into measurable business outcomes across multiple countries.

The role combines strategic leadership, cross-functional partnership, and hands-on oversight of advanced data and AI programs. It also involves working directly with clients, partners, brokers, and their analytics teams to co-develop solutions that support profitable growth.

What you will do

• Set the direction for the APAC data, analytics, and AI agenda so it stays aligned with global priorities and regional business goals.
• Contribute as a senior executive voice on data-led transformation and innovation.
• Promote a culture that uses data to improve decisions, encourage innovation, and support continuous improvement.
• Spot opportunities and build business cases for analytics and AI initiatives that improve growth, efficiency, and performance.
• Work closely with leaders across commercial and consumer lines to identify and rank the most valuable data and AI opportunities.
• Partner with functions such as underwriting, claims, finance, IT, and marketing to create enterprise-wide impact.
• Serve as the regional connector with global data, analytics, and AI teams to keep efforts aligned and share best practices.
• Oversee the creation and rollout of advanced analytics, AI, and data solutions across several countries.
• Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and suitable for business and regulatory needs.
• Track outcomes and report on the business value and return on investment from data, analytics, and AI spend.
• Lead, coach, and grow a diverse regional team of data, analytics, and AI professionals.
• Strengthen team capability through hiring, development, and a high-performance environment.
• Apply governance, quality, and privacy standards for data and AI in line with global and regional requirements.
• Make sure all work follows legal, regulatory, and internal policy obligations.

What the company is looking for

• Substantial leadership experience in data, analytics, and AI, ideally in general insurance or financial services.
• A strong history of delivering data and analytics strategy and large-scale transformation across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience leading multicultural teams spread across different locations.
• Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, data management, and practical AI use cases.
• Ability to work with senior business and functional leaders to create value through data-driven solutions.
• Experience influencing clients and sponsors to shape analytics initiatives and build shared capabilities.
• Comfort operating in a global matrix environment with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and change leadership abilities.
• An advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.

Technical expectations

• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, including cloud, lakehouse, and ETL/ELT architectures.
• Practical experience with machine learning, generative AI, NLP, LLMs, and moving models into production.
• Experience designing data pipelines, managing feature stores, and monitoring machine learning models.
• Ability to use enterprise tools and advanced analytics to generate commercial and operational insights.
• Knowledge of data and AI governance, quality, lineage, and regulatory compliance.

Core strengths needed

• Strategic thinking and long-term vision
• Executive presence and influence
• Strong business understanding
• Delivery focus and results orientation
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Change leadership
• Talent development
• Deep technical knowledge in data and AI

Work setting

This is a full-time onsite role based in Singapore, Singapore.