Senior Pricing Analyst

Automobile Association; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Pricing Analyst to enhance its pricing strategy within the Insurance Roadside Services team. This role involves developing advanced pricing models, mentoring junior analysts, and communicating insights to stakeholders, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a high-profile, data-driven environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1

Employee discount scheme

Diverse learning and development opportunities

24/7 remote GP service

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance pricing models and GLMs required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Radar, SQL, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pricing models to optimise renewal performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance model performance.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts.

Skills

Insurance pricing models

Technical understanding of GLMs

Data-driven pricing strategies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Radar with Optimiser

Radar Live

EMBLEM

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Advanced Excel

Job description

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!

As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we've got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?

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This is the job

We’re transforming our Roadside renewal pricing from the ground up, using the latest in pricing science and machine learning. With enhanced data at our fingertips, we’re looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to help shape a best in class pricing strategy within our Insurance Roadside Services team.

In this role, you’ll take real ownership of the pricing process, applying advanced techniques to deliver impactful insights. You’ll be supported by a talented pricing team and cutting-edge tools, while also mentoring junior analysts and sharing your findings with key stakeholders across the business. It’s a brilliant opportunity to make your mark in a high-profile, data-driven environment.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and maintain robust pricing models to optimise renewal performance in line with the AA’s strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance model performance using new data sources, enrichment techniques, and machine learning.
• Build and validate high-quality datasets, collaborating with Financial Analysts to support lifetime value modelling.
• Support the Pricing Manager with model deployment, price testing, and implementation activities.
• Mentor and guide Pricing Analysts to improve team capability and achieve pricing objectives.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to stakeholders to secure buy-in for pricing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with wider pricing and data teams to integrate insights into pricing decisions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in pricing methodologies and analytical approaches.

What do I need?

• Demonstrable experience and strong technical understanding of insurance pricing models, with expertise in GLMs essential and knowledge of machine learning techniques desirable.
• Proficient in key software tools including Radar with Optimiser (essential), Radar Live (desirable), EMBLEM or similar modelling software (desirable), programming languages such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL, and advanced Excel.
• Strong experience in risk pricing, with a proven ability to develop and refine models that accurately assess risk, support underwriting decisions, and drive profitable growth through data-driven pricing strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Capable of working under pressure and applying sound judgement to deliver timely and accurate outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying appropriate techniques to interpret data and solve business challenges.
• A track record of clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring or supporting junior analysts (desirable).

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.

We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.