Pricing Data Science Lead- SME

QBE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company is seeking a Lead Pricing Data Scientist Analyst to join their E-trade team in the UK. In this senior role, you will shape pricing strategy and lead a team of analysts, ensuring competitive pricing across various lines of business. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and leadership experience in insurance pricing. The position offers flexible working arrangements and an inclusive environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension contributions of 10%

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short-term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work benefit

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general insurance pricing or portfolio analysis.
• Exposure to multiple lines of business including Property Casualty Financial Lines and Motor.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver pricing improvements and actionable portfolio insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Pricing and Portfolio Analysts.
• Develop and maintain pricing models across multiple lines of business.
• Collaborate with Underwriting to align pricing tools with strategy.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Coaching for Success

Risk Management

Team Management

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Lead Pricing Data Scientist Analyst to join our growing E‑trade team. This senior role is pivotal in shaping our pricing strategy and portfolio performance across multiple lines of business (Property Casualty Financial Lines and Motor). You will lead a small team of analysts and work closely with underwriting actuarial and senior leadership to drive profitable growth and ensure pricing adequacy and competitiveness.

Pricing Data Science Lead SME Motor

London / Manchester / Stafford / Birmingham / Hybrid

Opportunity

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment. We are an international insurer that is neither too big nor small so you can make a real impact!

Your Role

• Lead and mentor a team of Pricing and Portfolio Analysts fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Support team growth through coaching, training and performance reviews.
• Define clear accountabilities and drive a high‑performance culture.
• Develop and maintain pricing models across Property Casualty Financial Lines and Motor.
• Lead pricing reviews and recommend rate changes based on performance and market trends.
• Collaborate with Underwriting to align pricing tools with strategy.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and opportunities and produce MI reports for stakeholders.
• Recommend actions to optimise profitability and risk selection.
• Champion data science and automation in pricing and portfolio analysis.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, data sources and methodologies.

About you

• Proven experience in general insurance pricing or portfolio analysis with strong analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Exposure to multiple lines of business including Property Casualty Financial Lines and Motor.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver pricing improvements and actionable portfolio insights.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in pricing tools and data platforms (e.g. SQL, Python, Power BI) with commercial awareness.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory frameworks and managing competing priorities under pressure.

At My Best – QBE Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working – balancing work and life is important, so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, including part‑time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short‑term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long‑term financial, environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net‑zero goal to achieve year‑on‑year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market.
• Cycle‑to‑Work benefit – regular exercise while making your commute greener and cheaper. Select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £500.

QBE Awards

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025 – Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
• Reinsurer of the Year – QBE Re; ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year – Winner; Insurance Personality of the Year – Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK Insurance
• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 – Winner: Network Management of the Year
• Insurance Business UK 5‑Star Cyber Awards 2024 – QBE rated as a 5‑Star Cyber Insurer
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 – Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 – Winner: Parental Policies Award
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023 – QBE rated as a 5‑Star Employee

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and the Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page.

Accessibility

Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, including supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net‑zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net‑zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award‑winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report.

What next

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Intelligence Applications, Coaching for Success, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Service Improvement, Sound Judgment, Team Management

How to Apply

To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

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