Head of Pricing - Contract

North Co Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME insurer in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Risk Pricing, Data & Analytics on a fixed-term contract. This senior strategic role will focus on executing pricing strategies, leading data teams, and driving commercial performance during a pivotal transformation. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in predictive analytics, leadership, and a deep understanding of the SME insurance market. Up to £130,000 per year in salary, the role is pivotal for enhancing pricing strategies and technical innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering results in multi-brand environments.
• Expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning within insurance.
• Strong leadership capability focusing on engagement and growth.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex pricing strategies across SME markets.
• Lead pricing and data teams to create a high-performing culture.
• Drive integration of machine learning and predictive analytics.

Skills

Strategic commercial leadership

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

People leadership

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

North Co Recruitment are working with a leading SME insurer to appoint a Head of Risk Pricing, Data & Analytics on a fixed-term contract into their MGA Leadership Team. This is a senior strategic role with responsibility for pricing strategy across brands, leading the data and analytics evolution and driving commercial performance across the entire SME market during a pivotal transformation period.

This is a fixed-term contract (6-12 months) and may be subject to FCA regulation.

What you'll do

• Execute complex pricing strategies that balance growth with profitability across diverse SME target markets.
• Lead pricing and data teams, creating a high-performing, empowered culture focused on delivery and development.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating machine learning and predictive analytics into risk pricing models.
• Spearhead the data strategy, incorporating external third-party data to create competitive advantage.
• Translate technical analysis into clear, actionable commercial strategies for executive and board-level audiences.
• Manage relationships with third-party capacity providers, building confidence in strategic and commercial plans.
• Deliver directly against strategic priorities as part of the MGA Leadership Team, with high executive visibility and impact.

What we're looking for

• Strategic commercial leader with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, multi-brand environments.
• Technical expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning, particularly within insurance or financial services.
• Strong people leadership capability, with a focus on engagement, professional growth and inclusive culture.
• Excellent communication skills, able to make data-led concepts relatable and accessible to senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the SME insurance market, including pricing challenges and opportunities.
• Analytical thinker comfortable building and implementing data-led decision-making frameworks at senior level.

If you're looking for a senior pricing leadership role with genuine strategic influence, executive impact and the opportunity to lead a data-driven transformation in SME insurance, we'd be keen to speak.

Salary: Up to £130,000

Please note, the client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity.

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