Solution Architect

Location This role is located in Princeton (preferred) or any other locations within the North American hub structure of our global IT organization. About Munich Re Munich Re is a global market leader in reinsurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions. New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward‑looking solutions. Solution Architect Role The Solution Architect is a high‑impact position within our global center of excellence for Informatica Data Integration, supporting stable operations today while shaping the data platforms of the future. Led by the Global Specialty Insurance (GSI) unit, the team drives the delivery of our strategic data platforms by setting architectural standards, providing expert consulting and supporting project delivery across ERGO, MEAG, Reinsurance and GSI. This role will help the organization implement what is needed to deliver our strategic data platforms, including end‑to‑end support for Cloud Data Governance based on Informatica to support data solution architecture design for acquisition, organization, integration, transformation and secure storage of mission‑critical data. Key Responsibilities Work closely in partnership with data management, governance leads, data solution architects, and data engineers to ensure that projects are delivered at or under budget and follow all compliance, regulatory, and data standards/guidelines for Informatica usage. Partner with large system integrators and software vendors to support the delivery of the programs that align to our data strategy. Work with multiple delivery teams on a given program to ensure requirements are obtained and work has been properly identified, so engineers across the team can support the delivery of our data capabilities. Partner with technical teams across both the GSI Data Team and other peer organizations to ensure that solutions are aligned to the business needs and follow enterprise standards and guidelines. Deliver proof‑of‑concepts, pilot solutions and applications through hands‑on guidance, development and expertise. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, solution architects, and technical teams to deliver compliant, cost‑effective projects aligned with business needs. Develop and execute strategic roadmaps and cost models for Data Governance aligned with organizational goals. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, partner with IT Architecture teams to recommend and implement tools and solutions that enhance Data Governance capabilities. Uphold compliance, security, and regular audit updates. Build strong cross‑functional partnerships at multiple levels with Munich Re stakeholders. Your Profile University degree preferably in Computer Engineering / IT or a similar qualification. Over 7+ years as a Solution Architect for global software products, with experience in data architecture, data governance or master data management. Track record of successful implementations that delivered value to the business. Proactive self‑starter, skilled at cross‑functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders for guidance and achieving results. Demonstrated strong understanding of technology with the ability to understand and articulate customer problems, solutions, and possible impacts. Ability to work in a complicated global group environment, managing expectations and balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints, and estimating the financial impact of architecture alternatives. Extensive experience with compliance, security, and regular audit requirements. Informatica Data Governance product knowledge preferred, with experience in Data Integration capabilities in Informatica Data Management Cloud beneficial. Ideally, knowledge of business processes in the re‑/insurance industry. Consulting and strong collaborative working style, creating a culture of accountability and sharing. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with senior leaders and stakeholders. Experienced and motivated to work in a globally distributed team. Demonstrated willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required in the execution of duties. Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this position in Princeton, NJ is $141,800 – $207,900 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The company offers a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munich Re