Senior Pricing Analyst - Technical Pricing

LV=GI have a new opportunity for a Senior Pricing Analyst within our Home Technical Excellence team covering our office in London or Bournemouth. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering models and analysis that underpin the prices we take to market. This work will require a good understanding of both statistical modelling methods and more innovative machine learning techniques. Your role will vary day to day, but here is a bit of what you can expect:

• Assist in planning and carrying out risk model updates - continually looking to improve data and processes
• Work with different teams and stakeholders to achieve an understanding of their needs, data requirements and expected modelling outcomes
• Get hands-on with data from its source right through to modelling and then implementation in rating
• Analyse data, interpret output and communicate results to a non-technical audience
• Build and test Statistical models and machine learning algorithms
• Work with Data Enrichment team to obtain and use third-party and internally-generated data sources to enhance models
• Support the business in the deployment of its data solution
• Assist in coaching and developing other colleagues within the team to ensure constant up-skilling.
  
  We don't expect you to know everything from day one, but the following will enable you to hit the ground running:
• Solid knowledge of relevant statistical modelling methods - in particular GLMs
• Knowledge of relevant machine learning techniques - in particular GBMs
• Proven experience in working with large data sources
• Good command of Python, SQL, SAS or similar coding languages
• Experience of Willis Towers Watson software such as Radar or Emblem
• Good understanding of the various elements of a Technical Price, including business expenses, other costs and actuarial/inflation assumptions
• Good stakeholder management skills, including communication, expectation management and the ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Ability to build and maintain relationships throughout both the Pricing Department and the wider business
In addition you will be quick to learn, with the ability to prioritise activities and work accurately to tight deadlines, always remaining responsive to the needs of the business Ideally you will hold a highly numerate degree, and have experience of applying your knowledge in a business environment. A background in General Insurance is helpful but not essential.

We are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us., At LV=GI we value diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations; EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider LV=GI Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:
• 26 days' holiday - which increases after two years' service to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• A competitive pension for which LV= will pay twice the amount you pay, up to 14%
• An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• A flexible benefits package (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value dental insurance)
• ElectriX EV salary sacrifice scheme
• A generous 25% discount off our general insurance products including home, pet and travel as well as up to 50% discount on your car insurance.