Lead Portfolio Analyst - Data-Driven Underwriting & Risk Analytics

Deepstreamtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech in Greater London is looking for a Lead Portfolio Analyst to join their Underwriting team. This critical role involves bridging traditional underwriting principles with advanced data science strategies to drive growth and ensure regulatory compliance. The candidate will design automated underwriting algorithms while monitoring portfolio performance and managing emerging risks. Essential skills include expertise in SQL and a solid understanding of the UK General Insurance market. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the way insurance decisions are made using analytics.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for experience in high-frequency Motor Insurance products.
• Proven track record of building and optimising profitable underwriting strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex analytical findings.

Responsibilities

• Critical role bridging traditional underwriting principles with data science.
• Design and deploy automated underwriting logic and sophisticated algorithms.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks.
• Manage regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to UK regulatory bodies.

Skills

Experience in the UK General Insurance market

Expert-level proficiency in SQL

Advanced skills in Python or R

Strong experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau

Experience with cloud-based data warehouses

Familiarity with machine learning concepts

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Deepstreamtech in Greater London is looking for a Lead Portfolio Analyst to join their Underwriting team. This critical role involves bridging traditional underwriting principles with advanced data science strategies to drive growth and ensure regulatory compliance. The candidate will design automated underwriting algorithms while monitoring portfolio performance and managing emerging risks. Essential skills include expertise in SQL and a solid understanding of the UK General Insurance market. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the way insurance decisions are made using analytics.