Pricing Data Scientist - Python

Arthur Financial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative insurance firm in Greater London is hiring a Modelling Specialist/Pricing Data Scientist. This high-impact role emphasizes building and testing new pricing models, integrating advanced data techniques, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong Python skills, GI pricing experience, and a collaborative approach. This position offers flexibility and an emphasis on technical excellence, providing an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in insurance modeling.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years’ experience, flexible depending on capability.
• High-performing and ambitious individual.
• Experience in coding reviews and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Building and testing new pricing models.
• Integrating third-party data enrichments.
• Reviewing peer code for internal model validation.
• Interacting with wider stakeholders like finance.

Skills

Python

GI pricing experience

Collaboration

Data handling

Education

Strong academics

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Im working with a innovative personal lines insurer — they’re hiring a Modelling Specialist / Pricing Data Scientist to help take their modelling capability to the next level.

This is a high-impact role with a lot of flexibility and innovation — they’re actively testing new techniques and tooling beyond traditional GLMs, including Databricks, Python, and new feature engineering approaches.

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong Python experience used in modelling, data handling, and coding reviews
• GI pricing experience (personal lines ideally)
• Strong academics, high-performing, ambitious, and collaborative
• 2–8 years’ experience — flexible depending on capability

Day-to-Day:

• Building and testing new pricing models
• Trialling and integrating third-party data enrichments
• Reviewing peer code and strengthening internal model validation
• Some interaction with wider stakeholders (reserving, finance) depending on profile
• Core focus is on risk modelling, but with exposure to profitability analytics

The team is really forward-thinking and focused on technical excellence.