Rulebook Configuration Analyst

Job Description

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Rulebook Configuration AnalystLondonPermanent (Hybrid)QBEs European Operations (EO) business, which in 2021 accounted for about 35% of QBE Groups global GWP of US$18.5bn, is a leading specialist insurer in the London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyds and company market,QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community with literally hundreds of product lines we are confident we can provide clients with a competitive solution. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portionof their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of todays workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attractand retain the best people to do the job. The OpportunityHere at QBE, we are currently looking to recruit a Rulebook Author. Rulebook is key underwriting rating engine used by Underwriters to price risks. This role is within a small expert team that ensures the Rulebook platform is effectively configured and maintainedto meet the needs and priorities of the underwriters and pricing actuaries. The role will be required to develop, test and deploy pricing models using standard best practice with respect to governance and source control as well as providing the pricing actuariesand underwriters with advice and guidance on how best to exploit the capabilities of the system. Your new role

• Interpret the requirements of the Underwriting and Actuarial teams and translate those requirements into practical, efficient, and reusable Rulebook models.

• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of the Rulebook platform and the models that are implemented in the system.

• Continuous maintenance of the tool and the models, as required (enhancements, bug fixing, tuning, etc.)

• Support the IT team when new versions of the software are being deployed (providing advice, UAT support, etc.)

• Assist in co-ordinating testing activity, ensuring activity is correctly planned, scheduled, and resourced and that test cycles are correctly implemented.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.

• Be aware of and always comply with QBEs policies.

• Ensure continuing professional development is always up to date.

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• University education with a strong mathematical, and/or computer science component
• Experience of working with a formal software development lifecycle: specifically
  • Requirements gathering and analysis.
  • Software development
  • Testing processes
  • Release management
• Experience in configuration of any platform using Python, xml, or C#.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Expert in end user" tools - Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, visual basic macros, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why QBE At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, thats why we have created At My Best". Its our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can changedepending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know its notjust what we do that matters, its how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of todays workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attractand retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include. Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the worlds leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poors A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBEs gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty, and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small,medium, and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . <br/