Data Transformation Analyst (Pricing)

Job summary To provide support to the Actuarial pricing team, including in respect of strategic projects, model and MI/analytics development and other key pricing plan deliveries, Pricing Transformation workstream, including the testing of new pricing model & data development; and assisting in ongoing support to existing models. This role will involve close collaboration with BI developers, pricing software (RuleBook) configurators, underwriting teams across the business, and divisional actuaries. The successful applicant will have strong technical data development skills and the ability to translate business requirements into developer requests. They will also be able to demonstrate project management and communication skills, providing effective support across multiple workstreams. The role will be located within the Actuarial pricing team in London and work collaboratively with underwriting teams under the guidance of senior pricing actuaries leading on Chaucer’s Pricing Transformation and the Pricing Data and Analytics initiatives. No prior actuarial experience is required. Main duties Pricing Technology Support pricing model transformation from Excel to RuleBook, a cloud-based pricing platform: overseeing developers and clarifying model functionality, carrying out end-to-end user testing, gathering feedback from underwriters & pricing actuaries and embedding usage as part of the platform roll-out. This role does not require RuleBook expertise, as key RuleBook development is done by a third party vendor. Expertise is aimed to be technology-agnostic; we are aiming to develop in other pricing technology in future as well Provide underwriters with ad-hoc technical support for Rulebook, triaging issues and allocating them to the correct teams for resolution. Data Pipelines Assist with production and testing of relevant pricing data extracts and pipelines Perform data manipulation tasks including generating data dictionaries for pricing models, producing real time data extracts using PowerPivot and scraping historical data from pricing models to migrate into Rulebook for renewals and Insight dashboard exhibits Take ownership for scraping data from historical pricing models, validation of this data, preparation for and completion of UW sign off, and its transformation into the appropriate structure to be ingested into the relevant databases. Analytics Build Pricing Insights dashboards in Excel and visualisation tools (eg PowerBI) as appropriate that visualise real time pricing data Take ownership of ensuring data used for Data Models & Insight dashboards reconciles with relevant sources to ensure its accuracy and reliability; including managing others' input and testing to provide this assurance Develop and support on pricing and data management activities, working collaboratively with senior pricing actuaries in the team General Work collaboratively with underwriters, the pricing team and underwriting management Assistance for other pricing team activities as required Our requirements Relevant experience Technical skills Essential Strong IT skills, including knowledge of Excel Demonstrated knowledge of a data processing language such as SQL or Python Preferred Experience of developing and considering database structures, data flows and use of data; ideally including in a London Market pricing setting Experience in accessing and reading VBA for Excel Experience with dashboarding platforms e.g. PowerBI/Tableau Education & Experience Essential 2.1 or 1st degree in a Maths or Computer Science related subject (including e.g. Physics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent demonstrated experience 3 or more ‘A’ levels, including Maths Personal skills Ability to translate business requirements into technical instructions Strong stakeholder and project management skills. Ability to plan and organise work to meet targets and deadlines Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills Intellectually curious and results-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility Attention to detail Self-motivated, hard-working and committed Able to collaborate, work as a team managing downwards and upwards and communicate with staff at all levels ABOUT US Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups. Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website. Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation). A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process. Chaucer are a leading specialty (re)insurance group working with brokers, coverholders and clients to protect and support business activities around the world. Our services are accessed both through Lloyd’s of London and the company markets. We are defined by an enterprising, bespoke approach to (re)insurance, enabled by the individual character, experience and imagination of our expert teams. Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group and backed by their financial and operational resources. China Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies whose outstanding and comprehensive strength is rated A (excellent) by AM Best and A (strong) by S&P Global Rating. Chaucergroup.com