Principal Pricing Analyst

Datatech Analytics; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm based in Manchester is looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to lead pricing projects and enhance profitability. In this senior role, you'll analyse customer responses, monitor market trends, and mentor junior analysts. You should bring significant experience in insurance pricing, strong numerical skills, and expertise in predictive modelling. This position supports hybrid working and contributes to a significant transformation programme within the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance pricing, ideally in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong numerical expertise in a quantitative discipline.
• Expertise in predictive modelling for risk and/or demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-value pricing and optimisation initiatives.
• Analyse customer responses to price changes using advanced modelling.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform decisions.

Skills

Insurance pricing expertise

Numerical proficiency

Predictive modelling skills

Complex problem-solving

Project leadership experience

Analytical tools proficiency (Python, SQL, R, SAS)

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Principal Pricing Analyst - Insurance, Manchester based role, hybrid working 2-3 days

£Competitive Salary & package

Job Reference - J13045

It’s an exciting time to join this Client’s Retail Pricing & Analytics team. Their transformation programme is evolving in line with a refreshed Pricing & Analytics strategy, backed by significant investment in technology, analytical capability, and learning and development. They are looking for a driven Principal Pricing Analyst to help shape the future of pricing.

In this senior role, you’ll lead high‑impact pricing projects that enhance customer value, optimise risk, and drive sustainable profitability. You’ll influence pricing strategy, mentor Analysts, and ensure their decisions balance competitive performance with delivering fair outcomes for customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-value pricing and optimisation initiatives
• Analyse customer responses to price changes using advanced modelling and scenario analysis
• Drive improvements in customer lifetime value and retention outcomes
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform strategic decisions
• Ensure fair value is central to all pricing activity, particularly for existing customers
• Oversee data quality, process documentation and trading performance improvements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, influencing across teams and senior leadership

Requirements

• Significant experience in insurance pricing, ideally in a senior or leadership role
• Strong numerical expertise (degree or equivalent proficiency in a quantitative discipline)
• Expertise in predictive modelling for risk and/or demand
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and take initiative
• Experience leading or coordinating small project teams
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Python, SQL, R, SAS (desirable)
• Understanding of machine learning techniques and statistical methods relevant to insurance

You must be eligible and authorised to work in the UK, the client is unable to consider any visas.

We may close this advert early due to high interest - if you’re keen to join us, please apply soon.