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Data Modeler @ Ageas
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Function
The Data Management team at Ageas focuses on helping the Corporate Centre derive value from data through effective data management and governance. They are implementing a modern cloud-based data platform as a trusted and secure source for reporting and analytics. The mission is to develop an efficient data architecture and deliver reporting solutions that add value to the Corporate Centre, while also promoting data governance and data literacy across the organization.
The Data Modeler plays a key role in modeling data requests from the Corporate Centre, ensuring scalability, consistency, and efficiency in data structures. Additionally, the Data Modeler leads junior data engineers and supports the business in effectively using data for decision-making. Ageas is looking for a Data Analyst & Modeller to implement new use cases for the Data Platform and support existing ones.
Tasks and responsibilities
Data analysis
- Lead discussions with business stakeholders to identify new use cases and shape the requirements to ensure desired business outcomes can be achieved in an efficient and sustainable way;
- Develop a sound understanding of the target business domains;
- Perform functional analysis (including identification, analysis and data profiling of the data sources, definition of business rules and transformations, definition of quality criteria, source-to-target mapping);
- Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation;
- Prepare and execute test plans; supports the Ageas BI Centre and business users during UAT;
- Analyse incidents and contribute to their resolution.
Data modelling
- Understand and translate business needs into conceptual and logical data models according to company standards and guidelines (Data Vault and dimensional modelling), considering the required flexibility to cope with evolving needs;
- Ensure consistency across data models, foster integration and reuse across departments, and ultimately avoid unnecessary data redundancies;
- Propose improvements to the company’s data modelling approach (methodologies, standards, guidelines);
- Propose improvements to the company’s implemented data models and feeding pipelines to fight entropy and align with future needs;
- Create data dictionaries and populate business glossary;
- Work with AG IT (= IT supplier) for the creation of physical data models and data pipelines.
Data architecture
- Lead discussions with Corporate Centre and AG IT architects to improve and extend the overall data platform architecture and infrastructure;
- Lead discussions with architects and business stakeholders to improve and rationalise the Corporate Centre’s overall data architecture and infrastructure.
Profile
Background and experience
Ageas is looking for a candidate with strong expertise in data modeling. You should have experience in business, functional, and data analysis, including writing and executing SQL queries. You have experience with data warehousing and ETL.
Knowledge of Data Vault (Linstedt) and dimensional modeling (Kimball) is a plus. A Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner certification is a plus.
The ideal candidate should be technically proficient and capable of leading the data architecture and documentation efforts within the team. The role requires a strong technical foundation while also having the ability to guide and mentor the team through complex data architecture challenges. The candidate must be comfortable with working transversally across various teams within Ageas, collaborating with different stakeholders from various departments.
Competences
Ageas values a proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. High quality standards and attention to detail are crucial, along with a collaborative approach, both within the team and across departments.
Languages
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
Offer
At Ageas, they offer a flexible and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive. With the possibility of up to 50% home working, Ageas supports a healthy work-life balance while fostering a multicultural and international workplace. With 27 nationalities represented among the 220 employees at the Corporate Centre and operations in 13 countries worldwide, employees gain global exposure and collaborate in an enriching, diverse setting.
Employees at Ageas enjoy the best of both worlds—a small, close-knit environment with high exposure to the Executive Committee and international operating entities, while benefiting from the maturity, stability, and resources of a BEL-20 company. The flat organizational structure encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring direct engagement with management and cross-functional teams.
Ageas is recognized for its clear strategic vision, operating on a structured three-year strategic cycle with concrete team-level cascades. The company excels at translating high-level ambitions into actionable goals, supported by strong communication across all levels—validated by engagement survey results and Top Employer audits.
In addition to professional development opportunities, employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive salary package, which includes meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability, and group insurance, as well as additional child benefits, a mobile allowance, and internet reimbursement. Ageas also provides a flexible income plan, allowing employees to tailor part of their compensation to their personal needs.
To foster continuous learning and growth, Ageas offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities through its online learning platform. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and grow within a company recognized as a Top Employer in Belgium.
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Data Modeler @ Ageas
Ageas is an international insurance group with over 200 years of history, offering Life and Non-Life insurance solutions to both individuals and businesses. Operating primarily in Europe and Asia, Ageas combines wholly owned subsidiaries with strong partnerships, providing comprehensive risk management services. The company serves nearly 47 million customers and employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide. In 2023, Ageas reported over EUR 17 billion in annual inflows, driven by a resilient and diversified business model. The company’s strong values—Care, Share, Deliver, and Dare—guide its commitment to social and economic impact, making it a recognized "Top Employer."
With its roots dating back to 1824, Ageas has evolved into a leading insurer, dedicated to providing peace of mind through innovative and sustainable solutions. Its latest strategic plan, Elevate27, focuses on profitable growth, operational excellence, and enhancing customer experiences. Ageas continues to respond to market challenges, from inflation to geopolitical uncertainty, with agility and resilience, all while adhering to new global accounting and ESG standards.
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