Job Description

Who We Are

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Wakam is a

B2B2C digital insurer

designing embedded and white-label insurance products for over 80 partners across Europe. Powered by our proprietary

Play&Plug technology platform

, we offer API-based solutions and manage fully cloud-native insurance programs.



Operating in

32 countries

, Wakam is a European leader in

digital and embedded insurance

, with a business model driven by

transparency, technology, and impact

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We are also a

mission-driven company

, dedicated to "enabling transparent and impactful insurance" for all our partners.

About the Team

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Join Wakam's

Data & Analytics

function, working hand-in-hand with our PMO and business teams to deliver data-centric solutions that power underwriting, claims, policy admin and partner operations. You'll sit at the crossroads of strategy, delivery, and governance--turning business needs into robust, compliant, and scalable data products.

Your Mission

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As a

Project Manager Data Business Analyst

, you will own the end-to-end delivery of data initiatives--from discovery to go-live--while driving best-in-class governance and execution. In this role, you will:

Lead business analysis

to translate business needs into clear, testable technical specs for data solutions.

Manage full project lifecycles

(initiation closure): plans, timelines, milestones, critical path, RAID, and reporting.

Run project governance

: steerco prep, status reporting, escalation, stakeholder comms across all levels.

Coordinate cross-functional squads

and capacity planning to protect scope, quality, and velocity.

Own vendor/outsourcing relationships

: contracts, SLA performance, compliance with data governance.

Manage budgets & risks

: estimates, tracking, variance analysis; risk identification, mitigation, contingencies.

Deliver with Agile

when relevant (sprint planning, dailies, reviews, retros) and handle change control.

Onboard new MGAs/TPAs

and

continuously improve data quality & lead-time

toward straight-through processing.

What You Bring

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5 years + experience

as a Data Business Analyst Project Manager delivering

data-centric solutions in insurance

. Certifications welcome:

BCS/IIBA

(BA),

CSM/PSM

(Agile); strong Kanban/PM tooling proficiency. Depth in

requirements, process mapping, stakeholder mgmt

, and converting needs into deliverables. Resource/capacity planning; vendor management (procurement, contracts, SLAs).

Risk, quality, and change management

across complex programs.

Data governance & compliance

(GDPR, insurance standards) and solid data tech literacy (DBs, ETL, BI, analytics).

Insurance data model expertise

(underwriting, claims, policy admin; delegated authority/bordereaux).

Snowflake

nice-to-have; familiarity with

Polaris

or COTS bordereaux tools a plus.

? Who You Are

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A

strategic project thinker

with a methodical, documentation-first approach.

Proactive problem-solver

who anticipates risks and drives mitigations. Strong

facilitator & influencer

, comfortable guiding decisions and building consensus.

Data-driven

, KPI-oriented, and adaptable across waterfall, agile, or hybrid delivery.

Collaborative leader

with resilience under pressure and excellent written/oral communication--able to translate technical topics for business audiences and operate across cultures/time zones.

Why Join Wakam?

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Make outsized impact in a European insurtech leader: deliver high-visibility data programs, shape best practices, partner with top insurers/MGAs/TPAs, and work with modern tooling (from cloud data stacks to agile PM). You'll enjoy real ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture that rewards autonomy, innovation, and results.

Hiring Process

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We believe in keeping recruitment human and efficient. Here's what to expect:



? Initial interview with Talent Acquisition Partner

Deep-dive technical interview with our Head of Operations UK

Team interview with the Data Team

Final interview in our London Office with Head of People UK & Head of Operations UK

Apply Now and Join the Insurance Revolution

Let's build resilient and impactful insurance together.



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More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique:

True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat! Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development

Lunch voucher with Swile card

A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021

Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.


At Wakam, our "Free to Impact" culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :

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Communication & Knowledge Management

Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure

Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment

Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue

Curiosity

Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship

Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms

Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities

Continuous Improvement

Take initiative to transform the insurance industry

Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation

Constantly evolve our ways of working

Outcome Oriented

Focus on impact rather than hierarchy

Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy

Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.