Python Job: Quantitative Analyst

Role Introduction:

The AA is embarking on an exciting growth and transformation phase and is seeking to recruit a Quantitative Analyst for our Commercial team.

The Quantitative Analyst will work in a Pricing department which is a pivotal element of the wider Commercial division. You will work alongside Quantitative Analysts, Trading Specialists and Pricing Engine Developers and report into the Pricing Manager.

You will implement pricing processes based on complex business requirements to deliver reliable solutions to business strategies. Manage and target profit and growth of AA products through pricing initiatives. Provide analytical support on trading issues and solutions. Build and maintain complex reports and visualizations to improve business performance. Perform ad-hoc analysis on business processes and their development to answer key questions towards driving trading performance. Take ownership of and manage ad-hoc requests to support business development.

The successful candidate will be a highly driven, adaptable and confident person who can thrive in a rapidly changing organisation and will adopt a hands-on approach to their role.

Work location: Whilst the base for this role will be the company’s Head Office on South William Street, Dublin 2 the role is eligible for the company’s Hybrid Working Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

As the AA business continues to evolve, so too will the responsibilities of this role evolve and change over time. The primary responsibilities and focus areas for this role will include the following:

· Manage and target profit and growth of AA products through pricing initiatives

· Take ownership of some of the existing Pricing Analytics processes, tools, and strategies, being responsible for the execution, maintenance, and evolution of same

· Create a wide range of different data analysis and reports requested by different business areas (e.g., Marketing) as well as communicate such results to a wide-range audience in a clear, concise, and efficient way

· Management of ad-hoc requests and project timelines, and prioritisation of same

The Candidate should have the following:

Minimum qualifications, experience & skills

· Degree in Engineering, Science, actuarial or relevant field

· Minimum 2 year of experience in analytical role

· Experience with Statistical modelling techniques such as regression, segmentation, prediction and forecasting

· Ability to produce accurate and high-quality work to agreed deadlines

· Good interpersonal and communication skills

· Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of

· R, intermediate

· Python, advanced

· SQL, intermediate

· Microsoft Excel, intermediate

· Data visualization tools

Desirable

· Agile development processes and best practices

Additional Required Key Skills & Attributes

· A dynamic and driven individual who is highly adaptable and can thrive in a rapidly changing organisation.

· An excellent self-starter with the ability to own and drive their work independently while collaborating effectively where required internally

· A positive can do attitude and someone who can bring innovative solutions to the table on any challenges that may arise

· A strong work ethic and highly committed individual with a proven track record of delivering successfully to deadlines

· Ability to rapidly flex and reprioritise according to the ever-changing needs of the business and the entrepreneurial culture of the AA

· A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required

· Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen

· Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment

· Exceptional interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, and ability to influence and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation

· Is resilient and can cope with high pressure work environment

About the AA

The AA (Ireland) is Ireland’s premier motoring organisation, established over 110 years ago. Best known for AA Membership and roadside rescue, our trained mechanics in the AA Patrols fix 8 out 10 breakdowns on the side of the road, 24/7, 365 days a year.

In addition to our expertise on Irish roads we are also one of the country’s leading insurance providers. Our track record of providing reassurance, support and innovative thinking is unrivalled, finding the cover that best suits our customers, at the best possible price. We provide AA Membership, AA Car Insurance, AA Home Insurance, AA Home Membership and AA Travel Insurance.

In 2020 the AA was purchased by Further Global Capital Management and is on an exciting growth and transformation journey. The AA currently employs approximately 500 employees.

More information on the AA is available on our website: https://www.theaa.ie

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin City Centre, Dublin City Centre, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• analytical role: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin City Centre, Dublin City Centre, CO. Dublin