Responsibilities
The role of the Functional Architect is responsible for working complex projects ensuring delivery of software solution will be aligned with standardized AXA and business goals as well as contributing to the investigation of user requirements/problems and define and implement IT solutions which satisfy business needs for High Net Worth (HNW) Insurance business:
Contribute to the translation of business requirements into technical solution options
Contribute to the development of functional specifications which meet the client’s needs.
Undertake ST/SIT testing to ensure local applications meet specifications and assist in the resolution of identified problems.
Contribute to providing problem resolution and user support.
Discovery – Discovering the underlying business need to be addressed and information related to the product and project requirements, often.
Analysing Requirements – Organizing, specifying and modelling the requirements (Function & Non-Function) to ensure they are complete and unambiguous.
Specifying Requirements – Documenting the requirements in a format that can be shared with stakeholders.
Validating and Verifying Requirements – Ensuring the requirements map to the real business need, are approved by all relevant stakeholders, and meet essential quality standards.
Analysing Solutions – Determining the solutions to the problems and improve the application when appropriate.
Qualifications
Typically require a tertiary qualification in an IT discipline or related field
Proven 8+ year’s professional experience as a Leadership role in IT filed.
8+ years as a Business System Analyst or IT Job-related.
Relevant experience on insurance or other financial services is preferred
Experience leading, managing and coaching under-performing and high-flying staff.
Proven ability to undertake and manage large scale complex IT projects independently
Relevant experience on life insurance or other financial services
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to create strong working relationships with others
Well organised and results-driven individual
Effective interpersonal skills
Be a strong and highly skilled communicator as well as really motivated to do well for organization and teams.
Have courage in your convictions, make, and stand by decisions based on fact and show us your strong personality.
Bring high levels of self-motivation, personal resilience and drive
About AXA Hong Kong and Macau
AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.
As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is not only to be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also to be a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.
We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.
AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximise their personal potential.
Our people strategies are designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth, ultimately empowering them to excel within the company.
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