Assistant Quantitative Developer

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to assist Lancashire’s Advanced Analytics team in data management and insight into the Group’s modelled risk portfolio. The role requires solid front-end development skills, experience within the insurance market and a high level of competence in data manipulation using SQL Server.

• Assist Analytics to streamline existing processes by moving local scripts to a controlled front end for use within the team, as well as prototyping new business workflows. 

• Work with the Analytics, MI and IT teams to seek platform efficiencies that may help to address gaps in Analytics data. 

• Assist in the preparation of reports for Ratings Agency and Regulatory submissions. 

• Use SQL Server for extracting, importing, and updating submissions and risk modelling data. 

• Perform reconciliations to help identify any data anomalies. 

• Work with the Analytics team on additional projects e.g. research tasks and platform improvements outside of major renewal periods.  

• Help support the Actuarial team with technical pricing in Python. 

• Any other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline e.g. Science/Maths/Computer Science.  

• Experience of London Insurance Market. 

• Adept in data extraction and manipulation using T-SQL. 

• A good understanding of Web Application development and associated technologies, knowledge of JavaScript front end development. Knowledge of Azure development for web and function apps, Azure Dev-Ops is highly desirable.

• Some understanding of principles of implementing APIs via RESTful Web Services.

• Any experience working with catastrophe models helpful. 

• Experience of Python would be highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Access and VBA are also an advantage). 

• Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to work independently in a team setting.

At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone’s voice matters.

We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

We all have a stake in the company’s success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.

Lancashire are a provider of global specialty insurance and reinsurance products operating in Bermuda, London, the U.S. and Australia, across three delivery platforms: rated company, Lloyd’s and collateralised security. 

Our focus is on short-tail, specialty (re)insurance risks within four general segments: Property and Casualty, Aviation, Energy and Marine, and Specialty.