Head of Advanced Pricing Analytics

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About The Team

You will join Wakam’s Advanced Pricing Analytics Center of Excellence , within the Underwriting function. This team plays a central role in the technical profitability of Wakam’s portfolio by strengthening pricing frameworks, improving portfolio steering, and supporting underwriting decisions with robust analytics. It works closely with Line of Business Heads , Actuarial , Data , and Partner-facing teams across the organisation.

This position is offered on an interim basis for 3 to 6 months , with a clear pathway to a 12-month fixed consultancy arrangement for the right candidate. 🎯 The Role A senior practitioner to lead Wakam's pricing community on an interim basis, primarily supporting the European business with the possibility of providing additional support to the UK. This role is initially offered on a temporary basis of 3 to 6 months, with a clear pathway to a 12-month fixed consultancy arrangement for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, validation, and ongoing governance of GLMs across the European portfolio; ensure models are technically robust, well-documented, and fit for regulatory and commercial purposes Leverage GLM outputs to drive a disciplined Actual vs Technical Price monitoring framework as the primary analytical activity, complemented by broader techniques including conversion modelling, demand and price elasticity modelling, retention modelling, and price optimisation Translate pricing model insights into clear performance reporting and dashboards for senior stakeholders, with actionable underwriting and pricing recommendations anchored in technical analysis Act as primary technical authority for Wakam's AKUR8 environment Establish and embed pricing governance frameworks and best practice standards across European markets (France, Spain, Italy; UK support as required) Work closely with Line of Business Heads on pricing strategy and portfolio performance; provide technical support and mentoring to LOB Pricing Leads Collaborate with Actuarial, Data, and Partner-facing teams across the organisation 🧠 What You Bring Deep technical pricing expertise with extensive hands-on GLM development and deployment experience Hands-on experience with AKUR8 is preferred; experience with other comparable pricing platforms will be considered; knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques as applied to insurance pricing is expected Motor insurance background (commercial and personal lines) is essential; property experience (SME commercial and personal lines) is advantageous; experience across other lines&nb