Assistant Quantitative Developer

The Lancashire Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancashire Group seeks an Assistant Quantitative Developer in London to support their Advanced Analytics team. The role includes data management, SQL extraction, and Python programming, aiming to enhance the Group’s model risk portfolio. A keen understanding of the insurance market and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid front-end development skills required.
• Experience in the London Insurance Market is essential.
• Adept in data extraction using T-SQL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving local scripts to a controlled front end.
• Work on platform efficiencies with Analytics, MI, and IT teams.
• Support the Actuarial team with technical pricing in Python.

Skills

Data manipulation

SQL

Python

Microsoft Excel

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Client:

The Lancashire Group

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Purpose

The purpose of this role is to assist Lancashire’s Advanced Analytics team in data management and insight into the Group’s modelled risk portfolio. The role requires solid front-end development skills, experience within the insurance market and a high level of competence in data manipulation using SQL Server.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist Analytics to streamline existing processes by moving local scripts to a controlled front end for use within the team, as well as prototyping new business workflows.

• Work with the Analytics, MI and IT teams to seek platform efficiencies that may help to address gaps in Analytics data.

• Assist in the preparation of reports for Ratings Agency and Regulatory submissions.

• Use SQL Server for extracting, importing, and updating submissions and risk modelling data.

• Perform reconciliations to help identify any data anomalies.

• Work with the Analytics team on additional projects e.g. research tasks and platform improvements outside of major renewal periods.

• Help support the Actuarial team with technical pricing in Python.

• Any other duties as required.

• Experience of London Insurance Market.

• Adept in data extraction and manipulation using T-SQL.

• Some understanding of principles of implementing APIs via RESTful Web Services.

• Any experience working with catastrophe models helpful.

• Experience of Python would be highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Access and VBA are also an advantage).

• Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to work independently in a team setting.

The Lancashire Way

At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

Straight-talking

We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone’s voice matters.

We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

Hard-working

We all have a stake in the company’s success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

Responsible

We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

Positive

We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.

Lancashire are a provider of global specialty insurance and reinsurance products operating in Bermuda, London, the U.S. and Australia, across three delivery platforms: rated company, Lloyd’s and collateralised security.

Our focus is on short-tail, specialty (re)insurance risks within four general segments: Property and Casualty, Aviation, Energy and Marine, and Specialty.