Transformation Principal Pricing Analyst

Markerstudy Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Yearly bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Markerstudy Group is recruiting a Transformation Principal Pricing Analyst to lead pricing transformation initiatives, develop advanced pricing models, and drive value across the business. You will work across pricing, modelling, and data teams using modern tech on Azure Databricks.

You will mentor junior staff, champion best practices, and communicate insights to senior stakeholders in a fast-moving insurance environment.

Qualifications

• As a Transformation Principal Pricing Analyst, you'll lead predictive modelling and pricing optimisation initiatives.
• Proven ability to coach and upskill teams in advanced methodologies.
• Strong communication to explain technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of predictive models (GLMs) and price optimisation techniques.
• Provide technical leadership on modelling tools and software (WTW Radar, Emblem).
• Research and champion best-practice methods; upskill the team via coaching and code reviews.
• Query and engineer large datasets (Python/R/SQL/PySpark) on Azure Databricks.
• Communicate pricing proposals and insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate with Modelling, Optimisation, and Street Pricing teams to ensure production-ready solutions.
• Coach and mentor team members to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Predictive modelling

GLMs

Machine learning

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

R

Python

PySpark

SAS

SQL

Azure Databricks

WTW Radar

Emblem

Job description

Job title: Transformation Principal Pricing Analyst

Location: Peterborough, Manchester, London, Stoke-on-Trent (flexible hybrid working)

We support remote working with occasional travel to our offices.

Are you ready to use your technical expertise to help transform pricing capabilities? At Markerstudy, we’re on a mission to redefine how we deliver value to our customers and the business. This is your opportunity to join our Pricing Transformation team and play a key role in shaping the future of pricing across one of the UK’s leading insurance providers.

Why this role matters

As Transformation Principal Pricing Analyst, you’ll combine advanced technical skills with thought leadership to deliver innovative pricing solutions that maximise value for both customers and the business. You’ll provide technical leadership on modelling and optimisation, champion best practices, and coach team members to embed cutting‑edge methodologies across the department. Ultimately, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the evolution of our pricing capability and ensuring we stay ahead in a fast moving market.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLMs) and price optimisation techniques, including machine learning algorithms (GBM), Lifetime Value models (LTV), and fair pricing principles.
• Provide technical leadership on WTW Radar and Emblem, driving effective and efficient solutions.
• Research, develop, and champion best practice methods; upskill the team through coaching and code reviews.
• Query and engineer large datasets (e.g., Python/R/SQL/PySpark) on modern platforms (e.g., Azure Databricks).
• Communicate pricing proposals and insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate with Modelling, Optimisation, and Street Pricing teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives and are production ready.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in general insurance pricing.
• Strong technical expertise in predictive modelling techniques (e.g. GLMs and machine learning models).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, PySpark, SAS, or SQL.
• Good knowledge of Azure Databricks and modern data technologies.
• Experience with WTW Radar software and optimisation tools.
• A quantitative degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Actuarial Science.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and challenging the norm.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation thrives.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance (4x salary), and yearly bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays (with options to buy more).
• Modern, vibrant offices and flexible hybrid working.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

About Markerstudy

Markerstudy Group is one of the UK’s leading insurance providers, known for its innovative approach and rapid growth. With over 6,000 colleagues and 8 million customers, we deliver a wide range of motor, home, pet, and specialist insurance products through well-known brands like Swinton, Carole Nash, and Marmalade.

We’re passionate about using data, technology, and creativity to make insurance smarter and more accessible. Joining our Pricing team means you’ll work across multiple areas of the business, gaining exposure to a wide variety of challenges and opportunities. You’ll be central to shaping customer pricing strategies, driving value, and influencing decisions at the heart of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation.

As a business committed to sustainability and investing in its people, we’re proud to hold Investors in People Gold accreditation. We offer clear opportunities for career progression, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation where your work truly matters.