Head of Data Platform

SCOR · Zurich, Switzerland

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Full-timeLeadAug 2026 · checked today

At SCOR, we combine the Art and Science of risk to help build more resilient societies. Data and AI are at the heart of this ambition.

Within our Tech, Data & AI organization, we are seeking a Head of Data Platforms to lead the design, operation, and continuous evolution of SCOR’s enterprise data platform ecosystem, centered around Databricks and Palantir Foundry.

This role is for a senior leader who combines deep platform expertise, strong engineering leadership, and forward-looking innovation, especially in the agentic AI space. You will own the platforms that enable data, analytics, and AI at scale, ensuring they are trusted, governed, cost-efficient, and continuously scaling business growth and AI adoption.

You will play a critical role in shaping how SCOR leverages modern data platforms such as Databricks and Palantir Foundry (incl. AIP) to deliver high-impact business outcomes across underwriting, pricing, reserving, and corporate functions.

You will define and own the platform strategy, governance model, operating model, and engineering standards, ensuring that the platform enables scalable data products, AI use cases, and self-service analytics.

Beyond platform stability and delivery, you will drive innovation in the agentic AI space, enabling new ways of working through AI-powered workflows, automation, and decision intelligence. This role requires a strong balance between strategy, architecture, governance, and hands-on leadership, with a particular focus on:

  • Architecture, governance, and compliance (data, AI, access, regulatory)
  • Cost management (FinOps for data and AI platforms)
  • Platform standards, adoption and best practices
  • Enabling business-driven use cases at scale

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