Pricing Analyst

Company Description

• Access the tools and resources to acquire new skills, grow your capabilities, and take on new roles
• Thrive in a workplace where we tackle challenges together
• Work from home options

Why Join Us?

Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference. 

We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact. 

We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community. 

Job Description

We’re looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our team here at TAL. In this role, you’ll kick off your career by helping support our blue-chip clients in the Australian Group Life Insurance market. You’ll work on a range of tasks that make a real difference in the lives of everyday Aussies, while learning the ropes in life insurance pricing.

You’ll get plenty of chances to work with experienced people, and you’ll have a direct hand in supporting our clients and protecting millions of Australians. If you’re keen to learn and want to help shape the future of insurance, this could be the spot for you.

We’re after someone who’s comfortable with technical skills (especially R and SQL), pays close attention to detail, manages their time well, and can explain things clearly. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and give it a go, we’d love to hear from you.

In This Role You Will:

• Assist in standard pricing activities, including premium rerate, commercial model calculations, experience reviews and product upgrades.
• Support to run a data checking and analysing process.
• Develop and maintaining pricing models, with guidance.
• Liaise with and present to key internal stakeholders on key pricing analytics and insights.
• Ensure pricing and analysis adheres to level of delegated authority per TAL Product Pricing Policy and guidelines.
• Support internal stakeholders in preparing pricing advice and input to tender submissions to our clients.
• Develop and maintain standard Excel, R and SQL software tools for handling and checking pricing and benchmarking data and ensuring data integrity

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in actuarial science, mathematics or business-related field
• Solid foundation in technical knowledge of SQL, R and Excel with strong R/programming skills preferred
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills and documentation skills
• Strong research, modelling and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects/clients and meet tight deadlines
• Group Risk Pricing experience or valuation experience, desired

Additional Information

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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