Manager, Software Development and Deployment in Chicago, IL
Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.
Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).
SUMMARY:
The Manager of Software Development and Deployment will manage the development and deployment of software products and automation tools in support of Aon Re Service's catastrophe risk management services globally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Create requirements and project timelines for new software products and enhancements to existing products.
-Manage multiple projects and maintain overall responsibility for quality and timeliness of deliverables for the projects.
-Interface with software development, analytics and actuarial groups in different geographical locations during planning and execution phases to effectively and efficiently address technology and project issues.
-Interface with product managers globally to continuously monitor and adapt to chaging business and needs priorities.
-Maintain an understanding of business trends and the potential technical ramfications of a changing business environment on current and future technology solutions.
-Interface with client users and client IT personnel to ensure optimal deployment of services.
-Set policies, procedures and best practices for product development.
-Ensure the appropriate focus is placed on scalabilty, robustness, supportability, extensibility, compatability, and reusability of technical solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates)
-7 years of experience within a commercial software development environment with hands-on expertise in the complete product development life-cycle.
-2 Years of experience with web application development.
-Familiartiy with commercial Catastrophe models such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe would be a plus.
-GIS application development will be a plus..
-Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
-Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel lightly.
For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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