Chief Manager – IT (Insurance Systems & Underwriting)

ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a Chief Manager-level IT professional to oversee system architecture and underwriting-related IT processes within an insurance business context. The role requires deep understanding of insurance IT

systems (co-insurance, reinsurance, rating organizations), strong project management capability, and a solid grounding in information security.

Initial responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's current capabilities and will expand over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Understand and maintain an overall view of system architecture, including co-insurance, reinsurance, and rating organization systems, as part of the broader IT infrastructure.

- Review and approve insurance underwriting applications.

- Manage processes and ensure successful implementation of IT projects.

- Apply sound knowledge of information security practices.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in an IT department.

2. Professional experience with a major IT vendor (e.g., IBM, Fujitsu, Hitachi, or NTT DATA).

3. Experience working within a financial institution, including exposure to FSA (Financial Services Agency) guidelines and regulatory requirements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

1. Direct experience with insurance industry IT systems, particularly co-insurance, reinsurance, or rating organization platforms.

2. Prior experience reviewing or approving underwriting applications, or working closely with underwriting teams.

3. Demonstrated experience managing IT projects end-to-end, from planning through implementation.

4. Working knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

5. Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 and above).