Pricing Data Science Lead- SME

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

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Pricing Data Science Lead to enhance pricing strategy and portfolio performance. This role involves mentoring a team, developing pricing models, and collaborating with stakeholders across various insurance lines. The position offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits including 30 days of holiday and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Cycle-to-Work scheme

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 actionable portfolio insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Pricing and Portfolio Analysts.
• Develop and maintain pricing models across various lines of business.
• Monitor portfolio performance and produce MI reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Power BI

Strategic thinking

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Pricing Data Science Lead - SME Motor – London/Manchester/Stafford/Birmingham/Hybrid

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.

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment. We are the down-to-earth, 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/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.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - part-time, job share and compressed hours available.
• Pension - automatic enrolment with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Fully comprehensive private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Family friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing – pension strategy supports net-zero goals and green investments.
• Cycle-to-Work – up to £5,000 for bike and accessories.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to our vision, we encourage you to apply. Click the "Apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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