Portfolio Analyst

Markel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel UK is creating a brand-new Portfolio Management & Pricing function in Leeds and is looking for a talented Portfolio Analyst to join at the start of an exciting journey.

Working with actuaries, underwriters and business leaders, you’ll deliver data-driven insight, analytics and intelligence to drive smarter underwriting and profitable growth across the business. This role offers hybrid working and real opportunities to influence decisions from day one.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerical discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Physics or Data Science).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Experience using SQL, Python, Databricks or similar data tools.
• Ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Desire to learn, develop and take ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Extract, analyse and interpret data from multiple sources.
• Support portfolio performance and profitability analysis.
• Produce management information and reporting packs.
• Assist with Quarterly Business Reviews and strategic reporting.
• Support pricing model calibration and performance monitoring; create dashboards and analytical tools.
• Identify trends, opportunities and risks within the portfolio.
• Work with Underwriters and business stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Explore AI, automation and new technologies to improve efficiency and insight.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

SQL

Python

Databricks

Data interpretation

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Numerical degree (Math/Stats/Econ/Engineering/Physics/Data Science)

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Portfolio Analyst

Leeds | Hybrid Working (3 Days in the Office / 2 Days from Home)

Salary: Great starting salary + 10% Bonus

Turn Data into Business Decisions. Help Shape the Future of Insurance.

What if your analysis could influence business strategy, drive growth, and help shape the future direction of a leading insurer?

At Markel, we're building a brand-new Portfolio Management & Pricing function and we're looking for a talented Portfolio Analyst to join us at the start of an exciting journey.

Working alongside experienced actuaries, underwriters and business leaders, you'll play a key role in delivering the insight, analytics and intelligence that drives smarter underwriting and profitable growth.

This isn't a traditional analyst role hidden away behind spreadsheets. It's an opportunity to work at the heart of the business, solving real commercial challenges, supporting strategic decision-making and helping build a new capability that will have significant influence across Markel UK.

Why Join This Team?

The Portfolio Management & Pricing team has recently been established to help Markel better understand, manage and optimise its insurance portfolio. From pricing models and profitability analysis to new product development and AI-driven innovation, the team is helping shape the future of underwriting across the business.

You’ll join at a time when processes, reporting and analytical frameworks are still being developed, giving you the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, challenge convention and make a genuine impact from day one.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Portfolio Analyst, you'll provide the data, insight and analytical support that underpins portfolio management and pricing activity across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Extracting, analysing and interpreting data from multiple sources.
• Supporting portfolio performance and profitability analysis.
• Producing management information and reporting packs.
• Assisting with Quarterly Business Reviews and strategic reporting.
• Supporting pricing model calibration and performance monitoring.Creating dashboards and analytical tools.
• Identifying trends, opportunities and emerging risks within the portfolio.
• Working with Underwriters and business stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Exploring how AI, automation and new technologies can improve efficiency and insight generation.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys working with data and wants to build a long-term career in analytics, pricing or portfolio management.

You’ll likely have:

• A degree in a numerical discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Physics or Data Science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Experience using SQL, Python, Databricks or similar data tools.
• The ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders.
• A desire to learn, develop and take ownership of your work.

We'd Love to See:

• Experience in an analytical, actuarial, pricing or data-focused role.
• Knowledge of insurance or financial services.
• Experience building reports, dashboards or visualisations.
• An interest in AI, automation and emerging technologies.
• A proactive approach and willingness to challenge existing ways of working.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Join a newly created, high-profile function
• Work directly with senior underwriting and business leaders
• Gain exposure to pricing, portfolio management and commercial strategy
• Help shape processes rather than simply follow them
• Develop skills in analytics, coding, insurance and AI
• Benefit from significant career development opportunities
• Make a visible impact on the future growth of the business

Why Markel?

Markel is a specialist insurer with a reputation for innovation, expertise and long-term partnerships. As part of a Fortune 500 organisation, we combine global strength with a collaborative, people-focused culture where individuals are empowered to make a real difference.

If you're looking for more than just your next analyst role and want the opportunity to help build something new, influence business decisions and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.