Who Are We?
We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.
We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called ‘The Big Dreams Project’, we’re working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
- Job Category: Product
- Position Type: Permanent
- Target Openings: 1
What Is the Opportunity?
At Simply Business, we don’t just sell insurance; we protect the big dreams of small businesses, from builders to bakers. As our Risk Pricing Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, driving profitability and competitiveness by crafting innovative pricing strategies that keep us ahead of the pack. This isn't just about crunching numbers; it’s about using your analytical expertise to ensure our pricing is evidence‑based, accurate, and market‑leading.
What Will You Do?
- Build and refine technical pricing models to accurately quantify risk and optimise our pricing structures.
- Conduct detailed risk assessments to understand how internal and external factors influence the market, then develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Monitor performance closely, making real‑time adjustments to pricing strategies to ensure we consistently hit our profitability targets.
- Partner cross‑functionally with underwriting, actuarial, and product development teams to ensure our strategies are unified.
- Utilise advanced tools like Python, R, and SQL alongside industry‑standard software like Earnix or Radar to improve model accuracy.
- Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry trends and competitor moves to ensure we remain a pioneering choice for our customers.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- Highly analytical, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a similar quantitative field.
- An industry expert with significant experience in insurance pricing and a deep understanding of market dynamics.
- Technically proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and comfortable using tools like Earnix, Emblem, or Radar.
- A strategic thinker who can develop innovative solutions to solve complex business challenges while maintaining profitability.
- A collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring junior team members and fostering a high‑performing culture.
- Resilient and adaptive, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage changing priorities with honesty.
What Are The Benefits Of Working At Simply Business
- Great work‑life balance with manageable workloads and flexible hybrid work options.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy five additional days via flexible benefits.
- Flexible parental leave: six months full pay for the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay for the secondary caregiver.
- Life event leave: an extra two days every two years for major life events, plus a two‑week paid sabbatical after five years of service and four weeks after ten years.
- Private medical insurance through BUPA, covering pre‑existing conditions, plus a health cash plan for everyday medical expenses.
- Competitive salary, potential for an annual performance bonus.
- Access to a dedicated learning platform for personal development and support for mental health via counselling.
- Matching pension contributions up to five percent, with tax‑free life assurance up to four times the basic salary and the option to increase to ten times via flexible benefits.
- Salary‑sacrifice car scheme: option to purchase a fully insured, maintained car for a fixed monthly amount after six months of service.
- Allocated flexible benefits scheme for expenses like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or gym membership.
Employment Practices
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.
