Radar Pricing Lead

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Only

A technically focused and results-driven Radar Tech Lead with a strong background in insurance pricing algorithms and live production deployment. Experienced in leading end-to-end rating engine implementation, bridging the gap between actuarial models and technical delivery. Proven ability to drive transformation projects, optimize pricing model design, and mentor cross-functional teams. Combines deep platform expertise (Radar Live/Earnix) with programming proficiency (SQL/Python) to enhance profitability, testing governance, and market responsiveness.

Core Competencies

Pricing Platforms: Radar Live, Earnix, XML/JSON rating flows
Technical Skills: SQL, Python, database integration, solution architecture
Actuarial & Analytics: Propensity models, Gradient Boosting Machines (GBMs), impact analysis
Soft Skills: Stakeholder engagement, independent ownership, team leadership (2–3 analysts)
Domain: Insurance pricing algorithms, underwriting rules, production rate changes

Professional Experience & Key Accountabilities

Radar Tech Lead (Division: Digital Transformation | Reporting to: Pricing Implementation Lead)

Designed, built, and maintained live rating engines while leading pricing algorithm deployment into production environments.

Live Rating Engine Development: Translated Excel-based rating models from product actuaries into fully functional, production-ready algorithms on the Radar Live platform.
End-to-End Deployment: Oversaw the complete rating flow—from pricing algorithm design to live rate deployment—ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.
Platform Optimization: Collaborated with product actuaries to enhance Radar platform design, focusing on data flow, governance, impact analysis modules, reporting, and advanced modeling techniques (propensity models, GBMs).
Testing & Troubleshooting: Designed and executed efficient end-to-end testing strategies; proactively identified, troubleshot, and resolved system issues.
Independent Ownership: Took full ownership of pricing system deliverables—managed risks, proposed solutions, and drove initiatives from conception to completion with minimal supervision.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged and communicated regularly with business stakeholders to deliver continuous pricing system enhancements aligned with profitability and market share goals.
Team Leadership: Mentored and guided a team of 2–3 analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth, technical skill development, and accountability.

Technical & Industry Skills

Pricing Systems: Hands-on experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining live rating algorithms and underwriting rule applications.
Preferred Platforms: Direct experience with Radar Live or Earnix pricing platforms.
Solution Architecture: Relevant industry experience in actuarial concepts combined with technology solution architecture, design, and integration.
Programming & Data: Solid programming skills; hands-on experience with databases, SQL, and Python.
Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and advanced problem-solving capabilities.
Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-manage priorities, take accountability for outcomes, and drive deliverables to completion without close direction.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with a wide spectrum of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or an equivalent discipline.

Experience Level

5+ years of working experience in the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of pricing algorithms and application of underwriting rules. Ideally includes experience managing rate/algorithm changes to live rating platforms.