Pricing Test Analyst
- The AA
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Information Technology
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Job Description
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Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Job Title: Pricing Test Analyst
Location: Hybrid working - Basingstoke office twice weekly
Salary: Up to £48,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
About Us
Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone's show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we're always ready for anything. That's why, for over 100 years, we've continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation's number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As a Pricing Analyst, you'll join our exciting journey to fulfil our future vision. We aim to support the UK's 17m drivers and to facilitate their driving lives through data and innovation; to succeed with this, we require a step-change in pace and thinking. Join us as we transform and deliver on this ambitious vision.
This is the job
As a Pricing Test Analyst, you will be responsible for setting appropriate pricing rates within the Home and Motor Insurance function, ensuring any system changes do not adversely impact pricing and are accurate and fair.
You will have the opportunity to join a small sub function of the Insurance Pricing Team where our primary aim is to ensure all systems that touch on the pricing process are rigorously tested and monitored for Pricing anomalies. Being a varied role, you'll have exposure to analysing data, creating queries, writing code, testing software, gathering requirements and investigating pricing anomalies. No day will look the same and working closely with the immediate team, you will be involved in the development of pricing models and data preparation, utilising relevant statistical and analytical techniques to transform our business.
This is an exciting role that involves delivery of pricing related projects, including data collection from our Breakdown product and Aggregators to assist in new model builds. If you're looking to develop your technical skills in coding, modelling and technical pricing then this role could be perfect for you!
What will I be doing?
Support the testing and deployment of new rating in conjunction with IT and change teams
Assist the Pricing Manager in managing implementation such as model deployment and price testing
Developing robust data sets to ensure data adequacy and accuracy, including working with the Financial Analysts to support the life-time value models.
Work with the wider pricing team in order to improve and document testing processes so that the wider pricing team can conduct accurate, timely testing
Liaise with IT and developer teams to understand the impact of changes and ensure they meet with the needs of the pricing team and are delivered in a timely fashion
Enhance your understanding of technical pricing by supporting projects within the team that develop your coding, pricing and modelling skills
Run regular reporting to support the understanding of customer behaviour and outcomes. Deliver updates to the business verbally and in written communication to support strong decision making that improves the prices we provide in meeting business objectives
What do I need?
We are looking for someone with:
Proven skills in a programming language (ideally, Python, SQL, VBA, SAS, R)
Well-developed problem-solving skills and extensive analytical experience with evidence of appropriate analytical techniques
Experience of using Excel for calculations and
Experience in highly, logical thinking and the ability to communicate complex findings
Education to degree level in a subject with a high mathematical and statistical content (desirable)
Additional Information
Why should you work for us?
We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including:
Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
25 days annual leave
50% discount in your first year on AA breakdown membership
Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, so much more!
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Job Title: Pricing Test Analyst
Location: Hybrid working - Basingstoke office twice weekly
Salary: Up to £48,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
About Us
Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone's show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we're always ready for anything. That's why, for over 100 years, we've continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation's number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As a Pricing Analyst, you'll join our exciting journey to fulfil our future vision. We aim to support the UK's 17m drivers and to facilitate their driving lives through data and innovation; to succeed with this, we require a step-change in pace and thinking. Join us as we transform and deliver on this ambitious vision.
This is the job
As a Pricing Test Analyst, you will be responsible for setting appropriate pricing rates within the Home and Motor Insurance function, ensuring any system changes do not adversely impact pricing and are accurate and fair.
You will have the opportunity to join a small sub function of the Insurance Pricing Team where our primary aim is to ensure all systems that touch on the pricing process are rigorously tested and monitored for Pricing anomalies. Being a varied role, you'll have exposure to analysing data, creating queries, writing code, testing software, gathering requirements and investigating pricing anomalies. No day will look the same and working closely with the immediate team, you will be involved in the development of pricing models and data preparation, utilising relevant statistical and analytical techniques to transform our business.
This is an exciting role that involves delivery of pricing related projects, including data collection from our Breakdown product and Aggregators to assist in new model builds. If you're looking to develop your technical skills in coding, modelling and technical pricing then this role could be perfect for you!
What will I be doing?
Support the testing and deployment of new rating in conjunction with IT and change teams
Assist the Pricing Manager in managing implementation such as model deployment and price testing
Developing robust data sets to ensure data adequacy and accuracy, including working with the Financial Analysts to support the life-time value models.
Work with the wider pricing team in order to improve and document testing processes so that the wider pricing team can conduct accurate, timely testing
Liaise with IT and developer teams to understand the impact of changes and ensure they meet with the needs of the pricing team and are delivered in a timely fashion
Enhance your understanding of technical pricing by supporting projects within the team that develop your coding, pricing and modelling skills
Run regular reporting to support the understanding of customer behaviour and outcomes. Deliver updates to the business verbally and in written communication to support strong decision making that improves the prices we provide in meeting business objectives
What do I need?
We are looking for someone with:
Proven skills in a programming language (ideally, Python, SQL, VBA, SAS, R)
Well-developed problem-solving skills and extensive analytical experience with evidence of appropriate analytical techniques
Experience of using Excel for calculations and
Experience in highly, logical thinking and the ability to communicate complex findings
Education to degree level in a subject with a high mathematical and statistical content (desirable)
Additional Information
Why should you work for us?
We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including:
Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
25 days annual leave
50% discount in your first year on AA breakdown membership
Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, so much more!
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.
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