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Deputy Director - Claims

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Mapfre

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mapfre doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación universitaria superior, preferentemente en Ingeniería Informática o campo relacionado.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 5 years of experience in managing cross-functional Technology projects with the coordination of multidisciplinary teams (countries/units, corporate, business, technology, security...), preferably in the field of Solutions.
  • Experience in the planning and execution of strategies in a corporate environment.
  • Experience in vendor management.
  • Technical knowledge of Claims.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies.
  • Business vision and knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the technological strategy of Insurance Cores.
  • Knowledge of risk analysis.
  • English level B2 or higher.
  • Leadership, negotiation, and influence skills within the organization in a complex organizational environment, with a highly collaborative working style.
  • Great capacity for team management and leadership.
  • Analytical capacity, problem-solving, autonomy, proactivity, and communication skills.
  • Orientation towards achieving objectives, order, and quality.
  • Dynamism, ease of learning, and adaptation to change.

Nice to have

  • Higher university education, preferably in Computer Engineering or a related field.
    • Certified complementary training in Project Management is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).
  • A flexible compensation package that includes: meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, medical insurance, life insurance, employee discounts, and more. And if you live in Madrid, a company shuttle bus is available to get you to the office.
  • Access to an attractive pension plan.
  • Summer intensive schedule.
  • You'll be in charge of your own learning journey, with access to thousands of resources to keep advancing your technical expertise. Plus, you'll receive an additional €1,100 per year to further develop your skills.
  • 25 vacation days per year (you would have proportional days from your start date).
    Additionally, at MAPFRE, we do not work on December 24th, December 31st, and January 5th.
  • 28 hours per year for personal matters + 3 recoverable days during Easter week.
  • The opportunity to participate in volunteer projects.
  • Paddle tennis courts and a gym at our María Tubau offices.
  • An amazing place to work! We are ranked among the 50 best companies to work for in Spain according to Forbes magazine.

The role

If you are looking for a place that allows you to innovate, where they value your talent and drive your professional career growth, participating in global projects focused on the latest technological trends. All this in a flexible and agile environment surrounded by excellent professionals from all over the world... you have come to the right place!

At Mapfre, Corporate Technology Area, Software Engineering, we are looking for the Deputy Director - Software Engineering for Claims to lead the design, development, and implementation of these capabilities within the Reef ecosystem (Reef.Claims), supporting the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives. They will facilitate the link and understanding between business and technology managers to achieve a coordinated and efficient evolution of the main claims capabilities in the Reef ecosystem.

We are looking for a person with excellent leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with a highly collaborative working style. We need a profile with solid technological foundations and knowledge of Claims. It is essential to have a combination of technical knowledge of insurance business processes, as well as experience in portfolio management and as a leader of cross-functional technological projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Lead the evolution of claims solutions within the Reef.Claims ecosystem, defining the technological and functional strategy that allows MAPFRE to advance in the transformation of its core claims management capabilities. You will be the link between business and technology, driving global, scalable solutions aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

What you'll do

  • Define and prioritize the evolution strategy for Reef.Claims.
  • Advise countries on the definition of implementation roadmaps for claims management capabilities.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of new functional capabilities within the Reef architecture.
  • Act as an expert reference in claims solutions, managing demand from analysis through to production.
  • Analyze and incorporate new technological capabilities and market solutions that add value to the ecosystem.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage providers in technological projects of corporate scope.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of the solution, defining KPIs, metrics, and dashboards for monitoring results.
  • Contribute to the training and development of other professionals within the organization.

How you'll work

Calle de María Tubau, Madrid

Hiring process

3 steps4 interviews
  1. First point of contact

    With recruitment team

    Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.

  2. Interview with Human Resources

    With HR team

    Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team · 1–2 sessions

    One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.

About Mapfre

Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.

In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1933
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
mapfre.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mapfre is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a large presence in Barcelona and other Spanish cities.
  • The company offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions in data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • Mapfre has a strong commitment to digital transformation, investing in AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
  • International hires may find opportunities in the company's global operations, especially in Latin America and Europe.
  • The company provides a stable work environment with a focus on long-term career development.

In their own words

Additional information

We are diverse, and that makes us unique!

All selection processes at Mapfre are conducted under the principle of EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES and NON-DISCRIMINATION, with the APTITUDES and PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MERIT of the candidate being the criteria on which the final selection for the position is based.

We create work environments that value diversity and are free from discrimination based on sex, race, ideology, religion, sexual orientation, age, nationality, disability, or any other personal, physical, or social condition.

You can consult our Diversity and Equal Opportunities policy: politica-de-diversidad-e-igualdad-de-oportunidades.pdf (mapfre.com)

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MAPFRE, as the data controller, will process your data solely for the purpose of managing your participation in selection processes. For this purpose, profiles may be created, and automated decisions may result from the processing of your data. In order to manage your participation in various selection processes within MAPFRE Group companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and Fundación MAPFRE, your data may be communicated to these entities and may be subject to international transfer.

You can find additional information about data protection at MAPFRE at https://www.mapfre.com/corporativo-es/clausulas/RRHHseleccion.pdf, where we indicate how to exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability of your personal data.

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