Pricing Deployment Analyst

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As one of the UKs leading motor and home insurers we use smart technology data and great service to make insurance fast fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. Were proud to create an environment where people feel supported trusted and able to grow -whether thats developing new skills taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If youre looking for a role where you can make a difference wed love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about data analytics and turning pricing strategy into action

Were looking for a Pricing Deployment Analyst to support the development and deployment of pricing algorithms ensuring pricing changes are seamlessly implemented into live production environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our pricing function helping to deliver accurate efficient and impactful pricing solutions through our Radar rating algorithms and rating tables.

This role offers a predominantly home-based working pattern with just one day per month in the office in either Salford Quays (Manchester) or Haywards Heath (West Sussex). Were also flexible if youd prefer to spend more time with the team youre welcome to work from the office more frequently.

Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role:

• Technical Pricing & Analytical Expertise: Technical Pricing and analytical experience.
• Technical Skills & Tools: Familiarity with programming languages and software such as SQL SAS Python and Databricks.
• Governance & Process Compliance: Ability to follow established governance frameworks policies and processes.
• Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• WTW Radar Software: Experience of Radar is desirable although not essential.
• Education & Qualifications: Degree-qualified in Information Technology Computer Science Mathematics Data Science or equivalent work experience

Whats involved:

• Youll collaborate with the pricing teams to provide an innovative and effective delivery service for our Insurance Rating System.
• Youll ensure governance framework is adhered to on all rating changes to ensure all changes are effectively deployed and prioritised.
• Youll support Pricing Deployment Manager in carrying out analysis to make recommendations to enhance rating efficiency and long-term pricing delivery capabilities encompassing both testing and deployment.
• Youll play a key part of the Pricing Deployment team in building maintaining and monitoring production algorithms and documentation in Radar.
• Youll carry out pre and post-live testing processes to ensure accuracy.
• Youll participate in technical discussions to meet business needs and timelines while adhering to request requirements and governance.
• Youll support the monitoring of pricing MI analysing key metrics such as rate movements and investigating price changes that do not deliver the expected performance outcomes.
• Youll build pricing proposals to support key stakeholders such as Products and Partnerships.

Experience

• Familiarity with programming languages and software such as SQL SAS Python or Databricks.
• Knowledge of WTW Radar software or similar and experience in building developing and testing algorithms an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement of algorithms.

Skills

• Analytical mindset inquisitive nature and a high level of numeracy
• A logical and strategic thinker
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
• Strong IT skills (including Excel and ideally programming skills)
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• A degree in Information Technology Computer Science Mathematics Data Science or equivalent work experience

Behaviours

• Professional confident and personable.
• A flexible approach and positive attitude.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated enthusiastic targets driven and results focused.
• Analytical by nature with an aptitude for data-based decision making.

Looking for your next challenge This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative pricing strategies and seeing them come to life.

Ready to join us

Were looking for talented people who want to make a real impact for our customers colleagues and business. Apply today and discover where a career at 1st Central could take you.

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