Pricing/Actuarial - Data Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to spearhead a transformative pricing and underwriting program. This pivotal role is perfect for actuarial professionals with a strong data background or experienced data engineers from the insurance sector. You will lead the design of a centralized data analytics capability, collaborate with data science teams, and champion best practices in data engineering. Join an innovative team where your insights will drive strategic decisions and add significant value to the organization.

Qualifications

• Actuarial professionals with a strong technical/data background.
• Experienced data engineers with exposure to the commercial insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of a centralized data analytics capability.
• Collaborate with data science teams to deliver actionable insights.
• Oversee the development of ETL pipelines and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Actuarial Background

Data Engineering Experience

Tools

Databricks

Cloud Platforms

CI/CD Pipelines

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

A leading insurance organisation is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in a large-scale pricing and underwriting transformation programme. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to actuarial professionals with a strong technical/data background who are moving into data engineering, or experienced data engineers with exposure to the commercial insurance sector.

This is a high-impact role within a central data function supporting pricing, underwriting, and broader commercial decision-making - ideal for someone who understands both the technical and strategic value of data in an insurance context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and build of a centralised data analytics capability to support technical underwriting and pricing.
• Collaborate with data science and programme teams to deliver robust, accurate, and actionable insights.
• Oversee the development of ETL pipelines, reporting frameworks, and a new underwriting datamart built on Databricks.
• Champion data engineering best practices, automation, and cloud adoption across the function.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and deliver value from data initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Actuarial background with a focus on data and transformation, or strong data engineering experience within the insurance sector.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Experience with Databricks, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage teams and/or complex projects with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and drive meaningful outcomes.