Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Lead Pricing Data Scientist Analyst to join our growing E-trade team. This senior role shapes pricing strategy and portfolio performance across multiple lines of business (Property, Casualty, Financial Lines and Motor). You will lead a small team of analysts and work closely with underwriting, actuarial, and senior leadership to drive profitable growth and ensure pricing adequacy and competitiveness.

Pricing Data Science Lead – SME Motor
The opportunity includes hybrid office working with excellent benefits and 30 days holiday. London/Manchester/Stafford/Birmingham/Hybrid.

Your Role

• Lead and mentor a team of Pricing and Portfolio Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Support team growth through coaching, training, and performance reviews.
• Define clear accountabilities and drive a high-performance culture.
• Develop and maintain pricing models across Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, and Motor.
• Lead pricing reviews and recommend rate changes based on performance and market trends.
• Collaborate with Underwriting to align pricing tools with strategy.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks/opportunities, and produce MI reports for stakeholders.
• Recommend actions to optimise profitability and risk selection.
• Champion data science and automation in pricing and portfolio analysis.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, data sources, and methodologies.

About you

• Proven experience in general insurance pricing or portfolio analysis, with strong analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Exposure to multiple lines of business, including Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, and Motor.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver pricing improvements and actionable portfolio insights.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in pricing tools and data platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI), with commercial awareness.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory frameworks and managing competing priorities under pressure.

Benefits (QBE)

• 30 days holiday a year (option to buy up to 2 additional days).
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time, job share, and compressed hours.
• Pension with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Family friendly policies including 26 weeks of leave at full pay.
• Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year.
• Sustainable investing aligned with net-zero goals.
• Cycle-to-Work benefit up to £5,000.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision, apply by submitting your CV and documents. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact if you meet the requirements of the role.

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Required Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Intelligence Applications, Coaching for success, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Presenting with Impact, Risk Management, Service Improvement, Sound Judgment, Team Management

How to Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance

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