Commercial Direct Pricing Analyst Developer

Direct Line Group Careers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a data analyst to join its Commercial Pricing and Underwriting team. The role involves utilizing tools like Alteryx and Tableau to enhance data processes and deliver insights for pricing strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in data governance and excellent communication skills, with a focus on collaboration across departments. This position offers a hybrid working model, ensuring flexibility while maintaining team engagement.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

Discounts on insurance products

Free travel insurance

Additional health and dental insurance options

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Share schemes and employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience with Alteryx, Tableau, SQL.
• Relevant data experience in a pricing or analytical role is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of General Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in providing analytical modelling and pricing platform.
• Manage data processes for key commercial BAU and P&U processes.
• Provide analytical support to inform business decisions.

Skills

Data Governance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a numerically focused discipline

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

SQL

Job description

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

What you'll be doing:

This is a data role within the Commercial Pricing and Underwriting department. You will support your team in providing an innovative and effective analytical modelling and pricing platform, using blending and reporting tools such as Alteryx and Tableau with a focus on in-depth analysis of data and delivery of modelling/pricing recommendations for various commercial disciplines.

The role will be based in either London or Leeds. Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you'll need:

1. Incorporate data into existing and new pipelines from any source/platform, supporting Pricing and Underwriting (P&U) teams.
2. Manage data processes and processing requirements for all key commercial BAU and P&U processes.
3. Assist with planning and assembling requirements for new data sources for modelling and P&U.
4. Be well-versed in Data Governance, ensuring data integrity through process checks.
5. Work closely with P&U teams, implementing structured data and producing quality MI using Alteryx/Tableau.
6. Develop your skills to maximize your contribution and explore additional opportunities through secondments or rotations.
7. Identify, own, and manage risks, communicating issues and remedial actions promptly.
8. Plan, manage, and deliver tasks and projects proactively, providing insights and recommendations.
9. Build and enhance Alteryx data models and Tableau reports.
10. Provide analytical support to inform business decisions, ensuring robustness of outputs.
11. Engage with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
12. Collaborate across departments to share knowledge and understand the wider impact of your work.
13. Identify process improvements for efficiency and challenge existing practices appropriately.
14. Develop knowledge of pricing and underwriting systems, market trends, and relevant industry issues.
15. Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards, completing necessary actions timely.
16. Promote DLG's culture and values through appropriate behaviors.

Business Requirements:

• Good understanding of General Insurance.
• Excellent data quality principles knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Team player with initiative.

Technical Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience with two or more of the following: Alteryx, Tableau, SQL.
• Relevant data experience in a similar pricing or analytical role is highly desirable.
• Degree or equivalent in a numerically focused discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of ETL processes and database structures.

Knowledge of R and Python is an advantage.

Benefits:

We offer benefits designed to support your lifestyle, including:

• 9% employer-contributed pension
• Discounts on insurance products and free travel insurance
• Additional health and dental insurance options
• Up to 10% AIP bonus
• EV car scheme
• Generous holidays
• Share schemes and employee discounts

Our benefits aim to support work-life balance, flexibility, and personal well-being.

Inclusivity:

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making our workplace inclusive where everyone can succeed. If you need adjustments in our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.

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