About the role

  • Head of Digital Algorithms developing and overseeing algorithmic solutions for digital trading capabilities at Arch. Collaborating with stakeholders and leading a team of data scientists.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day activities to design new and enhance existing digital trading algorithms
  • Guide, support, mentor and develop the work of a growing team of data scientists who will be supporting the development of digital trading capabilities
  • Work closely with business partners to understand existing approaches to underwriting and pricing and translate these into appropriate digital capabilities
  • Design and oversee the monitoring and continuous improvement of algorithmic performance
  • Discover, explore and analyse internal and external datasets for the purpose of developing appropriate digital trading algorithms
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams and share ideas to solve complex business problems
  • Build strong partnerships with peers across the organization to support project goals and execute on the priorities set by the Head of Digital
  • Help establish best practices and repeatable processes around digital algorithm development and maintenance
  • Provide thought leadership on new, innovative techniques, approaches and software

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of a broad range of London Market lines of business and trading environment
  • Data manipulation and analytical skills in languages such as Python and SQL
  • Knowledge of visualization tools such as PowerBI or Sigma is a plus
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake and Azure is an advantage, but not essential
  • Strong coding practices which support robust algorithmic development and deployment
  • Understanding of a range of pricing approaches as well as knowledge of advanced analytical tools
  • Experience in advanced analytics roles, a significant portion of which should be in the insurance industry
  • Experience working in an analytical role within a London Market and / or digital environment is an advantage
  • Hands-on experience developing and deploying pricing models and / or trading algorithms in the London Market
  • Experience working closely with non-technical stakeholders, such as underwriting and IT
  • Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or similar quantitative fields; or significant experience in advanced data analytics

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

AVP, Head of Digital Algorithms

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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