Senior Pricing Analyst

1st Central; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Central is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to join the Pricing and Proposition team, based in Haywards Heath or Salford Quays. You will work in the Telematics Pricing team, using data, predictive modelling and advanced analytics to shape pricing strategy and drive commercial performance.

You will apply your technical expertise to influence key business decisions, improve risk selection and portfolio performance, and help deliver pricing improvements for customers across our motor insurance

Qualifications

• Academic background of at least a 2:1 in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related quantitative discipline.
• Proven pricing experience in motor insurance, with exposure to telematics.
• Hands-on data analytics with telematics or sensor-based datasets using Python and SQL in cloud environments.
• Experience developing and deploying predictive models using Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape pricing strategy and drive commercial performance using behavioural data and predictive modelling.
• Collaborate with pricing and telematics specialists to influence risk selection and portfolio performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Telematics

Radar

Education

2:1 degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related

Tools

N/A

Job description

At 1st Central, everything starts with our people.

As one of the UK's leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We're proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that's developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to join our Pricing and Proposition team, based in either Haywards Heath (West Sussex) or Salford Quays (Manchester).

As part of our Telematics Pricing team, you'll work alongside experienced pricing and telematics specialists, using behavioural data, advanced analytics, and predictive modelling to shape pricing strategy and drive commercial performance.

You'll apply your technical expertise and pricing insight to influence key business decisions, improve risk selection and portfolio performance, and help deliver better outcomes for our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued evolution of our telematics proposition and make a tangible impact on the business.

This role offers a predominantly home-based working pattern, with just one day per month in the office in either Salford Quays (Manchester) or Haywards Heath (West Sussex). We're also flexible, if you'd prefer to spend more time with the team, you're welcome to work from the office more frequently.

Core skills we're looking for to succeed in the role:

• Academic Background: Minimum 2:1 degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Industry Experience: Proven experience in a pricing role within the motor insurance industry, with exposure to telematics insurance
• Data & Analytics Expertise: Hands-on experience working with telematics or other high-velocity, high-volume sensor-based datasets using Python and SQL within cloud-based analytics environments
• Predictive Modelling Experience: Experience developing and deploying predictive models using Python and established data science methodologies would be advantageous
• Technical Skills & Tools: Experience with Radar is highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Analyst who enjoys solving complex challenges through data. By combining behavioural insights, cutting-edge analytics, and predictive modelling, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative pricing solutions that drive business growth and enhance the customer experience.