Data and technology are key components of Admiral’s Pricing, which is at the heart of what we do and how we achieve our goals of helping more people to look after their future and to evolve our business into one that is even more agile and technology driven.
From the beginning, we’ve offered our customers access to financial protection by pricing fairly and competitively. As we grow, big data and analytics are increasingly important in how we create more opportunities to provide people with access to great financial services products and accelerate the growth of our business. Above all else, we are a company that continues to put the customer at the forefront and seeks to leverage even more data and advanced analytics to improve their experience.
If you’re a STEM graduate with a passion for data, people and problem-solving, our Data Analytics and Pricing graduate programmes are a great opportunity for you to kick-start you career and contribute to Admiral’s growth through practical, hands-on placements. Along the way, you’ll be supported by industry experts and peers who were in your shoes not so long ago.
We’re looking for logical, mathematically minded people with an analytical way of thinking developed through a degree such as Maths, Economics, Physics, Engineering or similar. We firmly believe that the transferable skills developed in your degree put you in a strong position to learn to model and manipulate data to solve business problems across Admiral. We don’t expect any previous financial services knowledge or industry experience as you’ll learn this on the job.
Upon joining the programme, you’ll be split into one of two streams:
- Data & Analytics – you’ll have the option to rotate through three data analyst areas which could include MI (Management Information), Data Science, Telematics Data, Motor Product Insight and Claims Solutions. Within these rotations you’ll get hands on experience with our different tools for interrogating data, reporting and visualising insights. You’ll be responsible for helping different business areas understand their data and use it to make great data decisions.
- Pricing Multiproduct Specialist – this stream will see you rotate through three Pricing areas (Car, Van, Home, Pet, Multi, Travel, International) to become a Pricing specialist across multiple products. You will determine and adjust the prices we offer our customers through logic-based reasoning and statistical analysis. You’ll also be responsible for building and running pricing models and creating proposals for improvements to our product’s pricing structures and other business critical decision-making processes.
Whichever stream you’re selected for, you’ll gain a solid grounding in how we use data across the company, practical experience in different tooling and knowledge of how we remain competitive and offer our customers a great services, great products and great prices.
What can you expect?
- The programme is rotational, meaning you will immerse yourself in three different data departments at Admiral, each for 8-months at a time
- You will develop both your general skills and technical skills (below)
- To drive your own performance and learning – you’ll receive support, but the programme is challenging, and you’ll be expected to champion your own development
- You could be placed in any data area of our business, so it is important to keep an open mind
- Day-to-day your responsibilities will vary, depending on where you are placed at the time
Coding Languages, Tools & Software
Depending on where you’re placed, you’ll become proficient in a variety of industry recognised coding languages, tools and software which may include:
· Python
· Google Cloud Platform
· Google Analytics
· Tableau
· SAS
· SQL
· Microstrategy
· AWS
· Power BI
· Excel
· Looker
What are we looking for?
- Students or graduates of STEM subjects
- Someone who’s keen to work with data and use it to solve problems
- Self-starters with a can-do attitude
- Excellent people and communication skills
- You to be bold, open to change and to challenge the way things are done. Just because something is done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the best way.
- Personal drive and enthusiasm, with a passion for challenging yourself and developing new skills
- The readiness to learn about a new area from the bottom up
Interview process
- Application form with CV
- Pricing test
- Assessment Centre
- 1st stage interview
- 2nd stage interview – it will take place in our Cardiff Head Office
**Please note assessment centres and interviews will be taking place in the new year**
Start Dates:
September 2023
Our Commitment to You
At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
About Admiral
Admiral Group is a FTSE 100 Financial Services company with a presence in eight countries. The company was set up in 1993 as a car insurance specialist, but since then the Group has expanded in other countries and other insurance verticals such as household and travel insurance, in loans, price comparison platforms, and has developed innovative products.
Admiral’s philosophy is that ‘people who like what they do, do it better’ and Admiral is proud to offer an open culture where achievement is rewarded and recognised and where coming to work is exciting every day.
Location
Our whole business is working in a hybrid mode (1 day per week at the Cardiff office). We will provide everything so you can work comfortably from home the other 4 days of the week.
Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance
The salary for this position is £23,000 per annum with £3,600 worth of company shares awarded annually after the first year of service.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.
You can also view some of our other key benefits here.
If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form.
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