Chief Manager – IT (Insurance Systems & Underwriting)

ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a Chief Manager-level IT professional to oversee system architecture and underwriting-related IT processes within an insurance business context. The role requires deep understanding of insurance IT

systems (co-insurance reinsurance rating organizations) strong project management capability and a solid grounding in information security.

Initial responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidates current capabilities and will expand over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Understand and maintain an overall view of system architecture including co-insurance reinsurance and rating organization systems as part of the broader IT infrastructure.

- Review and approve insurance underwriting applications.

- Manage processes and ensure successful implementation of IT projects.

- Apply sound knowledge of information security practices.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in an IT department.

2. Professional experience with a major IT vendor (e.g. IBM Fujitsu Hitachi or NTT DATA).

3. Experience working within a financial institution including exposure to FSA (Financial Services Agency) guidelines and regulatory requirements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

1. Direct experience with insurance industry IT systems particularly co-insurance reinsurance or rating organization platforms.

2. Prior experience reviewing or approving underwriting applications or working closely with underwriting teams.

3. Demonstrated experience managing IT projects end-to-end from planning through implementation.

4. Working knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST).

5. Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 and above).

Required Skills:

Insurance IT Systems Co-insurance Reinsurance Underwriting Review IT Project Management Information Security FSA Regulatory Compliance System Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1