Pricing Analyst

Job description

We have started the search for a Pricing Analyst to join our growing Global, Corporate & Speciality (GCS) business.

This role is mainly responsible for developing the pricing agenda for GCS products. Working closely alongside the Underwriting teams, you will ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of rating structures and rates.

In this role, you will:

·  Develop working relationships with our experienced Underwriters in order to ensure the technical pricing of risks is clearly understood in the quotation process
·  Ensure consistency of approach where analytical based pricing is not possible
·  Engage and handle stakeholders across all relevant internal & external teams
·  Peer review underwriting and pricing work and provide technical mentorship
·  Develop our pricing capability across all products in Global & Corporate
·  Seek out opportunities to introduce new & innovative pricing methodologies and look to simplify our rating processes and drive efficiency savings

Knowledge & experience are we looking for:

·  Proven ability in the pricing and analysis of general insurance accounts
·  Highly numerate with experience of analytical tools and techniques, SAS or SQL and VBA
·  Proven track record in a commercial or pricing role
·  Experience of pricing analysis, analysing performance, building forecasts and business cases & identifying commercial opportunities
·  Ability to think strategically and operationally
·  A strong numerical and analytical approach is essential
·  An outstanding communicator
·  We will require you to have positive relationship management skills

What will you get for this role?

·  Salary up to £45,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications
·  Generous defined contribution pension scheme
·  Annual performance related bonus and pay review
·  Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
·  Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)
·  Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

We care about the well-being of our employees:

How you feel at home, work and all aspects of your life are important to us. Our programme – ‘Be Healthy’, ‘Be Mindful’, ‘Be Secure’ and ‘Be Awesome’ supports your physical, mental, financial and social well-being!

Here are just a few highlights:

·  You can download Aviva Digital GP - a 24/7 personal GP service that enables you to get a video consultation with a GP and pharmacy service at the touch of a button
·  We offer all UK employees subscriptions to Headspace for FREE
·  We have subsidised 70% off the normal gym membership prices, meaning for a reduced monthly fee you will have access to a wide range of fitness venues

Additional Information and Equal Opportunity:

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we love to work! This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are crafting an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure Aviva as a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability (as defined in The Equality Act 2010) whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. (By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential). Please apply through the website and then email the contact listed in the advert to notify us that you meet the conditions for the guaranteed interview scheme.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Daniela Krol on 0121 234 7660 or daniela.krol@aviva.com