Graduate Telematics Pricing Analyst in Manchester

We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. We are looking to recruit a bright and innovative graduate to join our telematics pricing team. You will have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills, learn pricing techniques, software and coding packages, and use your problem-solving skills to manage risks and improve our pricing.

In this role you’ll deliver high-quality analysis and modelling to extract maximum value from our telematics data and to enhance pricing. We’re looking for a Graduate Telematics Pricing Analyst to join our Underwriting team in either our Salford Quays, Manchester or Haywards Heath, West Sussex offices.

Responsibilities

• Writing efficient, well-documented code to create modelling datasets, produce regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis using Python, SAS, SQL, Excel or other software packages.
• Creating an innovative approach which drives the business forward by introducing new analytical and visualisation methods using Power BI.
• Production of monthly reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Assessing new data sources from third parties to derive features that are predictive of claims experience.
• Monitoring, maintaining, updating and proactively identifying ways to improve existing predictive models using Python, Emblem, Radar and other software packages.
• Collaborating with other pricing teams to establish best pricing and modelling practices.
• Supporting the rate changing process (analysis, proposal, and implementation).
• Sharing knowledge online during team meetings and in-person presentations on away days.
• Developing your own skills and knowledge to achieve current and future business requirements.
• Complying with the requirements, and acting in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/regulations at all times.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Qualifications

• A First-Class Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong foundation in Mathematics, evidenced by achieving an A grade at A-Level or equivalent overseas qualification.
• Hands-on coding experience, with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

Skills

• Strong technical skills – with an undergraduate or a graduate degree in a numerical discipline.
• Understanding of any coding languages, such as R, Python, SAS and SQL.
• Understanding of statistical modelling using GBMs / GLMs.
• Understanding of data science concepts and tools would be advantageous.
• Understanding of insurance pricing and products.
• Intermediate IT skills.
• Use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Soft Skills

• Ability to influence and educate stakeholders through verbal and written communications.
• Ability to remain logical, flexible and positive during busy and less-busy periods.
• Ability to produce high-level and low-level analysis.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and be enthusiastic towards new technologies.

So, if you’re up for the challenge and would like to join our vibrant and busy team, we want to hear from you today.

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