Pricing Manager

Arthur Financial; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty insurer in the City of London is seeking a Manager to lead the pricing function. Responsibilities include developing pricing models, overseeing updates to models, and managing actuarial projects. The ideal candidate has extensive London Market pricing experience and is proficient in analytical software, including Python and SQL. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience managing specialists. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in London Market pricing.
• Understanding of specialty and commercial insurance lines.
• Experience with Hyperexponential Renew is advantageous.
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent actuarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and rebuild of pricing models.
• Oversee updates to existing models and manage delivery.
• Manage the replatforming of pricing tools and data migration.
• Ensure proper documentation of models.
• Build relationships to support effective underwriting decisions.
• Represent the company at external meetings.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and internal governance.
• Manage actuarial projects from inception to delivery.

Skills

London Market pricing

Analytical software proficiency (Python, SQL, GLM, PowerBI)

Excel and VBA skills

Experience managing technical specialists

Education

Actuarial qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Arthur is delighted to be supporting a manager role within the pricing function for a speciality insurer. You will be leading a team and supporting the Head of Technical and Specialty Pricing in managing the development and delivery of pricing models across both local and global business lines.

The position involves overseeing actuarial build projects, maintaining coding and documentation standards, and ensuring strong collaboration with underwriting and pricing delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rebuild of pricing models, including the production of management information dashboards.
• Oversee significant updates to existing models, ensuring work is delivered to agreed scope and technical standards.
• Manage the replatforming of pricing tools and the migration of datasets.
• Ensure all models are properly documented in line with Technical Actuarial Standards and internal policies.
• Incorporate enhancements from new platform functionality where appropriate.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support effective underwriting decisions.
• Represent the company at relevant external meetings and events.
• Ensure compliance with FCA, PRA and internal governance requirements.
• Manage actuarial projects from inception through to delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in London Market pricing.
• Understanding of specialty and commercial insurance lines.
• Experience with Hyperexponential Renew is advantageous.
• At least two years’ post‑qualification experience (or equivalent actuarial experience).
• Proficient in relevant analytical software such as Python, SQL, GLM tools and PowerBI.
• Strong skills in Excel and VBA.
• Experience managing technical specialists.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.