Python/ Hx Renew Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Python/ Hx Renew Developer (Contract)

LOCATION: London/ Hybrid

The Role:

The pricing transformation project has seen five models go live in hx Renew so far and ambitious plans for 2025/ 26 to design, build, test and implement a number of new models in addition. This role will provide additional bandwidth to the existing pricing and development teams to enhance hx Renew model delivery timelines.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Pricing Model Development:

• Transfer existing pricing models from Excel based workbooks into hx Renew replicating all functionality
• Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces that underwriters can use seamlessly in their day-to-day underwriting
• Ensuring models are built in Renew in line with established principles to maintain synergies and consistency in data capture and design across models
• Ensuring documentation of technical pricing models is built into hx Renew and kept up to date
• Development of wire frames in collaboration with the pricing actuaries and underwriters
• Coding the model logic within Renew using Python, translating actuarial concepts into code
• Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure models built in Renew are designed with consideration for third-party system integrations (where applicable)
• Supporting the pricing team to develop best practice coding practices, including peer reviewing of others code
• Migrating historical data to hx Renew where appropriate
• Testing and validation of model functionality and results within hx Renew
• Assist in platform upgrades, patch deployment and tool migration as required by version update cycle

Essential:

• Strong background working in the Insurance or Reinsurance sector
• High standard of Python
• 1+ years' experience building pricing models in Hx Renew
• Insurance and Lloyd’s knowledge
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprints
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel
• Programming/engineering/science/maths background
• At least two years’ experience within a related role

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with your updated Cv and an Emerald Group consultant will be in touch.