Lead Price Comparison Data Analyst

Harnham
Bristol
1 year ago
Applications closed

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LEAD PRICE COMPARISON DATA ANALYST

UP TO £65,000 + PENSION + BONUS

REMOTE


One of the top insurance companies in the UK is expanding their commercial data function and hiring for a Lead Analyst in their team. This role is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the top level of analytics utilising price comparison data packs within the industry whilst having excellent exposure with senior management in the business.


THE COMPANY


One of the top insurance companies in the UK. There is a large collaborative data function within the business and some of the most experienced and knowledgeable leaders within the industry to learn from. There is great responsibility from day one and as mentioned there is good exposure with senior management and general opportunities to drive change for the business.


THE ROLE


You can expect to be involved in the following day to day:


  • Drive insight into pricing and marketing through purchased data packs from some of the price comparison websites
  • Get involved in analytics, commentary, modelling and strategy for the pricing and marketing teams
  • Laise with BI team to help them understand key performance metrics and trends that need to be reported and communicated
  • Drive innovation and value from the PCW data
  • Be an SME for PCW data within the business


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE


  • Experience in SQL
  • Experience in Python or R desirable
  • Experience working with purchased price comparison website data packs (not the trading data)
  • Experience working in analytics in insurance (marketing, data science or pricing)
  • Experience working on home or motor products
  • Good communication skills
  • A strong university degree in a numerate discipline


SALARY AND BENEFITS


  • Up to £65,000 base salary
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Pension contribution


HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Shane McWilliams via the Apply link on this page.

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