Head of Technical Pricing

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** Head of Technical Pricing**## We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our pricing and data capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4

Cs culture.##
** The role
** As Head of Technical Pricing, you’ll lead an experienced function of Data Scientists and Actuaries responsible for the models that underpin our pricing decisions. Your remit will span models deployed into live pricing, offline profitability models and the feeder models that support them.

You’ll set and deliver a clear technical pricing strategy, promoting innovation and the responsible adoption of emerging techniques and technologies. Your goal will be to advance our modelling capability, improve the quality and speed of decision-making and position Hastings at the forefront of the industry.##
** Where you will make a difference
*** Setting the vision, strategy and roadmap for Technical Pricing, aligned to our underwriting and growth ambitions
* Attract, develop, motivate and retain a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Actuaries, including leaders of teams
* Lead the design and delivery of robust models for live pricing, profitability assessment and the supporting technical pricing ecosystem
* Partner across Underwriting and the wider business to improve risk prediction, reduce cross-subsidisation and support fair customer outcomes
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Claims and Account Management so operational change, emerging experience and portfolio insight are reflected in forward-looking models## ##
** What we’re looking for
*** A proven senior leader in technical pricing, predictive modelling, actuarial science, data science or a closely related discipline, ideally within general insurance or another complex, highly regulated sector
* Extensive experience developing and applying predictive models in commercial settings, with a strong command of probability, statistics and numerical analysis
* Strong knowledge of actuarial practice, including the calibration of models to ultimate claims experience
* Experience leading managers and specialist teams, with a track record of building capability, setting direction and delivering through others
* Experience overseeing work delivered using Python and an informed appreciation of emerging generative AI techniques
* A pragmatic, outcome-focused approach, with the judgement to balance innovation, pace, governance and model risk## ##
** The journey with us
** Our straightforward interview process is designed to help us get to know each other and give you a clear picture of the opportunity:
* Initial conversation with our recruiter
* Introductory discussion with the hiring leader
* Case study interview with the hiring leader
* Final conversation with a senior leader## ##
** What we offer
** Alongside a competitive salary and £6,000 car allowance, you’ll receive a comprehensive reward and wellbeing package:
* ** Flexible working** – a flexible hybrid approach; speak with your recruiter about what could work for you and the role
* ** Annual bonus** – eligibility for our annual 4

Cs performance bonus
* ** Physical wellbeing** – as a Band 5 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen
* ** Financial wellbeing** – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage…