Senior Data Analyst (Pricing)

SUMMARY:
I am recruiting for a Senior Manager: Product Performance Analysis & Costing to join a well-established financial services environment. This role suits a commercially minded analytics leader who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance, pricing, and product performance, while managing and developing a team of analysts.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality analytics, financial models, and insight that supports sustainable, transparent, and profitable product performance.

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for leading a small team of analysts and implementing analytics solutions across the full data lifecycle — from data preparation and modelling through to insight delivery and executive reporting. The role works closely with finance and operational teams to guide pricing, costing structures, and overall product financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the analytics database and SQL models
• Build and enhance financial models for product performance and pricing
• Prepare, analyse, and present product performance insights for management and financial reporting
• Analyse economic factors and risks impacting product pricing
• Conduct claims and performance analysis on financial products
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior analysts
• Prepare budgets and fund-related financial data
• Support audits and external valuators with data preparation and queries
• Contribute to finance and product performance committees
• Maintain documentation and continuously improve analytical processes
• Automate monthly reporting processes with BI support
• Deliver ad hoc analysis to support adjacent teams

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or another quantitative discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in analytics, financial modelling, or product performance analysis
• Proven management or team leadership experience
• Strong SQL / database experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to Python and/or R for statistical or analytical modelling
• Experience working with financial services, insurance, or financial products (advantageous)
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and strong commercial thinking

• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Able to perform under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• High integrity and accountability
• Strong collaboration and team leadership skills