Actuary - Data Analytics, SQL & Python (Motor/Household)

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a numerate, detail-oriented actuarial analyst to support cost estimation for Motor and Household insurance portfolios in London. You will build reserving analyses, work with SQL and Python to automate processes, assist with IBNR and capital reporting, and develop tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The role offers exposure to actuarial techniques and data-driven decision making, with a focus on developing analytical skills and contributing to the team's insights.

Qualifications

• A numerical or actuarial degree with first class (or predicted first class) honours.
• High analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Understanding of actuarial concepts.
• Experience in data analysis or coding, preferably in Python and SQL.
• Interest in Python for modelling and automation.
• Interest in AI and advanced analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Help estimate the cost of future claims for Motor and Household insurance portfolios while developing strong actuarial and analytical skills.
• Support the production of monthly and quarterly reserving analyses, including maintaining claims development triangles.
• Contribute to the estimation of IBNR and ultimate claims costs using established actuarial techniques such as Chain Ladder and Bornhuetter-Ferguson.
• Analyse and interpret trends in claims experience, working with large datasets through SQL.
• Help build and maintain reserving models and develop Python-based tools to enhance analysis and automate processes.
• Support capital reporting activities and develop an understanding of key capital drivers.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Actuarial concepts

Data analysis

Python

SQL

AI & analytics interest

Education

Numerical or actuarial degree

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a numerate, detail-oriented actuarial analyst to support cost estimation for Motor and Household insurance portfolios in London. You will build reserving analyses, work with SQL and Python to automate processes, assist with IBNR and capital reporting, and develop tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The role offers exposure to actuarial techniques and data-driven decision making, with a focus on developing analytical skills and contributing to the team's insights.