Senior Pricing Analyst

1st Central; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Central is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to join the Pricing and Proposition team, focusing on telematics pricing strategy and portfolio optimisation. The role will involve analysing behavioural data, building predictive models, and using Python/SQL in cloud-based environments to inform pricing decisions.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern with some in-office days across Haywards Heath, Salford Quays, or Gibraltar, and opportunities to influence pricing strategy and customer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proven pricing experience in the motor insurance industry with exposure to telematics.
• Hands-on analytics with Python and SQL in cloud-based environments.
• Experience developing and deploying predictive models using Python.
• Radar experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape pricing strategy and drive commercial performance.
• Apply pricing insights to influence business decisions and risk selection.
• Deliver innovative pricing solutions using telematics data and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with Pricing and Proposition teams to improve portfolio performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Predictive modelling

Pricing in motor insurance

Education

2:1 degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Radar

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), Salford Quays (Manchester) or Gibraltar

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 on average one day per week in the office in either Salford Quays (Manchester), Haywards Heath (West Sussex) or Gibraltar. 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.