Graduate Rating Programmer

We are looking for highly numeric graduates to join the Rating Team in the Pricing and Analytics area of our multi-award winning business. While based at our global headquarters in Cardiff, the Rating team practices a hybrid working philosophy, where individuals are able to work in the office or from home with flexible working hours.

We have consistently been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK and we are looking for talented individuals as we expand into exciting new products and services. As part of our rapidly growing business, graduates at Admiral enjoy fantastic opportunities for career progression as well as our unique employee ownership model, which includes a free share scheme open to all staff.

We also believe in supporting our local community and staff, with benefits including discounts for food/shops in Cardiff and the surrounding area, as well discounts on our insurance products.

Who are the Rating Team?

The Rating Team are responsible for maintaining the rating engine for our Motor and Household products including Car, Van, Home and Landlord Insurance. While we work closely with our Pricing and Analytics areas to implement rate changes and determine prices, we also work with other departments such Underwriting, Product Teams, I.T and Digital. Our role is crucial in ensuring we remain competitive in an ever evolving market.

What would your role entail

As a Graduate Rating Programmer you would be responsible for making changes to our rating structure using the software package Ratabase. This process is made up of multiple stages, from liaising with the analyst and investigating potential impacts on the existing rating structure, to the development and coding of the change within Ratabase, to testing, and finally implementation into the live environment.

As your system knowledge grows, the expectation will be for you to take on more responsibility and become more independent when carrying out investigation, building and testing of increasingly complex changes

Skills and Qualifications:

A 2:1 Honours degree in a Mathematical, STEM disciplines or a degree that demonstrates a solid numerical and/or analytical academic background.

Demonstrate a logical mind-set and attention to detail - The ability to combine analytical thinking based on numbers together with common sense and ingenuity.

Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn as part of a fast paced team.

While coding experience may be beneficial it is not a requirement

Development and Progression:

We believe in supporting personal development and will provide a range of on the job training and opportunities to help teach you the skills to succeed in this role and in the future. We offer a steady path of career growth, with many of our previous graduates progressing to Senior Programmers and a variety of leadership roles involving regular contact with the highest levels of decision making within our business.

Thanks to the culture and structure of our business, the skills and experience available in our Rating team would be transferable to other departments as we grow our product portfolio.

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.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

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.

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