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We are looking for Graduates to join the Rating team within the Pricing and Analytics area of our multi-award winning business.
What is the Rating Team?
The Rating team is responsible for maintaining the rating engine of our Personal Lines Motor and Household products. Such as Car, Van, Home and Landlord Insurance. We work closely with our Pricing and Analytics areas to understand their requirements and to ensure that we carry out changes in a timely fashion. Our roles are crucial in ensuring the customer journey is not affected.
What would your role entail?
Based within the Pricing and Analytics area, you will spend the majority of your time making changes to our rating structure using a software package called Ratabase.
You will be a part of a team who is responsible for ensuring that any required changes to the rating structure are implemented correctly and the appropriate amount of testing is completed.
As your system knowledge grows, you will take on more responsibility for carrying out investigations autonomously and building / testing of increasingly complex changes.
Skills we look for
- Coding aptitude or experience.
Any coding experience from school, university or hobby would be beneficial (i.e. VBA, SQL, Python, Java) - Logical mindset
The ability to combine analytical thinking based on numbers together with common sense and ingenuity - Attention to detail
The ability to review and write concise documents - Good time management
The ability to prioritise work and manage your own workload - Communication
Efficient in liaising with other members in the team and other departments, both verbally and in writing - Computer literacy
Experience of using Microsoft products such as Excel and Word
Qualifications we look for
- 2:1 or above in a Mathematical degree discipline is desired
- If you do not have a Mathematics degree, we are open to other STEM disciplines, subject to demonstrating a solid numerical and/or analytical academic background
Development and Progression
We offer a steady path of career growth, with many of our previous graduates progressing to Senior Programmers and to a variety of leadership roles, involving regular contact with the highest levels of decision-making within our business.
Thanks to the culture and structure of our business, the skills and experience available in our Rating team would be transferable to other departments as we grow our product portfolio.
Graduates at Admiral enjoy fantastic opportunities in addition to career progression, such as our unique employee ownership model, which includes a free share scheme open to all staff. This means there is an added incentive to make a difference to the future of Admiral and make our business, your business.
Location / Hybrid working
We are working in a hybrid approach and so are in the office approximately twice per week in Cardiff. However, we are open to discussing flexibility around this (UK only). We will provide you with everything you need to work comfortably from home.
Our Commitment to You
At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance
We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of The Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.
Next steps & Application Process
If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form, including an up-to-date copy of your CV (it is encouraged to also supply a Cover Letter if possible).
If your CV and Cover Letter demonstrate the requirements as shown in this ‘About You’ section, you will be invited to complete an online numeracy test.
The Hiring Managers will then review your application along with your test score. Following review of your application and test score together, you will be invited to attend an interview.
