Oliver James
Pricing, Data Analytics & AI - contract

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Oliver James are recruiting on behalf of a leading Reinsurer who are seeking the support of a senior Actuary. This opportunity would be well suited to someone from a pricing background, who has experience in data science, data analysis and/or data initiatives.
This is a genuinely unique role which is centred around leveraging data analytics and AI initiatives to identify issues in early stage. You will use your excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve data quality and develop effective solutions.
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Start: August/ September
Rate: Dependent on experience
Location: London/ home working
Required experience:
- FIA or equivalent or qualified by experience in the insurance industry (non-negotiable)
- Life insurance/ reinsurance - 8+ years minimum (non-negotiable)
- Pricing/ pricing model development (non-negotiable)
- Data science, data analysis and/or data initiatives - particularly projects around enhancing data quality (non-negotiable)
- AI (nice to have - independent work/ courses will be considered)
- Strong stakeholder management communication and influence (non-negotiable)
- Experience in project delivery, leading projects or acting as an SME in a project (non-negotiable)


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If you are interested to find out more about this role, please reach out to laura.west@oliverjames.com by sending through an updated CV!
If you are interested in new actuarial opportunities but the above doesn't align, please reach out and I will organise a time to speak with you to see what it is you're looking for, and what we're working on that's better suited.
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