Actuarial Pricing Lead Developer

Canopius; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty (re)insurer in London seeks a skilled professional to co-ordinate the development of innovative pricing models. The ideal candidate possesses excellent Python expertise and a solid understanding of (re)insurance pricing techniques. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance tools and processes while offering a flexible hybrid working model. A supportive work environment focused on well-being is emphasized.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Python, ideally with familiarity with the HX platform.
• Strong knowledge of specialty (re)insurance pricing techniques.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate technical development of next generation pricing models.
• Make practical design decisions for model development.
• Advise on long-term project direction and strategy.
• Act as main contact for IT and data teams on technical aspects.
• Propose enhancements to pricing tools.
• Work with pricing team to improve coding skills.

Skills

Python

Specialty (re)insurance pricing techniques

User-focused mindset

Clear communication of complex concepts

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading actuarial pricing team at a major global specialty (re)insurer, giving exposure to a wide range of products and pricing techniques.

You will co-ordinate the technical development of the group’s next generation of pricing models in the HX platform. This will involve making practical design decisions as part of the day-to-day evolution of the pricing models as well as advising on the long-term direction and strategy for the project. The role will involve daily interaction with pricing actuaries and underwriters as well as IT and data developers. You must be commercially-minded, have a very strong technical background and be able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and succinctly. You will enjoy working in a supportive but fast-paced environment which values and acts upon actuarial insights. Familiarity with python is essential and knowledge of the HX platform is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the technical development of the group’s next generation of pricing models. This will involve fully understanding the dynamics of the models and how they are constructed.
• Make practical day-to-day design decisions on the best way to develop the models.
• Advise on the long-term direction and strategy for the project.
• Be the main point of contact for the IT and data teams on the technical aspects of the platform.
• Propose enhancements to the pricing tools based on independent research and discussions with the wider team.
• Work with the wider pricing team to enhance their coding skills and development practices.

Skills

• Excellent python knowledge, ideally with familiarity with the hx platform.
• Very strong knowledge of specialty (re)insurance pricing techniques.
• A practical, user-focused mindset.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner.

Our Benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

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