Strategic Analytic Manager – 29233

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics consultancy in London is seeking a Manager, Strategic Analytics to lead initiatives in risk quantification and pricing innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in actuarial roles with a minimum of 5–7 years experience and expertise in statistical modeling and data science tools. This permanent role offers the opportunity to drive innovative projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in actuarial or analytics roles, ideally with exposure to R&D and/or Pricing across lines of business.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and stakeholder management of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects that utilise novel datasets to advance risk modelling and underwriting innovation.
• Lead ideation and execution of advanced analytics supporting Protection and Savings & Retirement strategies.
• Embed advanced analytics techniques into actuarial processes.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Predictive analytics

Data science tools (R, Python, SQL)

Education

Fully qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent)

Job description

The Manager, Strategic Analytics will lead initiatives leveraging advanced analytics into risk quantification, pricing innovation, underwriting research, and product development.

• Location: London
• Category: Analyst
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Drive projects that utilise novel datasets (e.g., particularly UnderwriteMe, medical and wellness data) to advance risk modelling and underwriting innovation
• Lead ideation and execution of advanced analytics and novel data initiatives supporting Protection and Savings & Retirement strategies
• Embed advanced analytics techniques into actuarial processes for quantifying existing and emerging risks
• Support utilisation of the Data Analytics Platform (DAP)
• Fully qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Minimum 5–7 years in actuarial or analytics roles, ideally with exposure to R&D and/or Pricing across lines of business
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and stakeholder management of cross-functional teams
• Expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and data science tools (R, Python, SQL)