SME Pricing Lead-12 Month FTC-HybridZurich General Insurance are currently hiring for an SME Pricing Lead. Working within the Underwriting department of Zurich General Insurance Ireland and reporting to the Business Lines Pricing Manager, the key purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the Zurich GI Business Lines SME Pricing strategy. This role is being offered on a 12 month FTC.
Your RoleAs an SME Pricing Lead your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
Performing actuarial analysis to provide highly accurate data, insights, and rate recommendations for use by Pricing and Underwriting Management.Develop and maintain pricing models, rating tools, and programs for model-building and actuarial analysis; interpret results of models and analysis and communicate results to stakeholders.Compile and categorize complex data and verify factors and assumptions used in computations.Develop/improve MI and reporting capabilities; assisting in the provision of pricing insights to Portfolio Managers and underwriters to support portfolio management, pricing, and risk selection.Participate in the evaluation and review of new proposed processes, systems, and models for use in the pricing of SME business.Assist in the management and delivery of pricing projects in order to support plan delivery for the SME portfolio.Demonstrate knowledge of relevant actuarial disciplines, procedures, professional standards, and industry trends/developments; apply this knowledge to achieve business objectives.Provide support to the Pricing Manager, Pricing Team colleagues, and wider company in delivering on strategic objectives.Support the automation of critical pricing processes to improve efficiency and operational excellence.Work with actuarial colleagues to continue to develop an understanding of company operations, business objectives and actuarial methodologies.Assist in training less experienced actuarial personnel and overseeing their work.Demonstrate consistent progress towards actuarial qualification.Compliance with Zurich Group & Local policies, procedures, and best practices.Your Skills & ExperienceAs an SME Pricing Lead your skills and qualifications will include:
Part-qualified actuary, with a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Actuarial Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics). Consideration will be given to candidates with an analytics & quantitative background not pursuing actuarial qualification, subject to relevant experience and competencies.Minimum 3 years of experience working in the General Insurance industry, preferably within Pricing.Strong analytical skills, with knowledge of relevant software and programming languages e.g. Excel, SAS, EMBlem, R, VBA.Flexible team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.Highly motivated, demonstrating initiative and ability to work independently.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical subject matter to a wide range of stakeholders.IntegrityWorking at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory, compliance and financial requirements e.g. Data Protection, Code of Conduct, Health and Safety and regulatory standards.Working at all times in accordance with group/company policy and processes and best practice.Additional InformationPrimary work location is Blackrock based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter, Jemma Doran is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".
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