Senior Pricing Actuary

Job Description Senior Pricing Actuary Dubai (Hybrid working) Full time (40 hours) Permanent We make health happen At Bupa we are here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a global healthcare leader with no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This role as Senior Pricing Actuary is a key part of that mission. You’ll be shaping pricing strategies that directly impact the health and wellbeing of our international customers, particularly across the Middle East. Working closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams, you’ll help us deliver fair, competitive and sustainable pricing that supports our growth and customer promise. How you’ll help us make health happen As a Senior Pricing Actuary you’ll: Lead pricing strategy discussions with internal and external stakeholders across the Middle East. Partner with Bupa Globals Executive Leadership Team to develop and influence pricing initiatives. Conduct rate reviews and make recommendations to senior decision‑makers. Build pricing scenario tools to test and refine strategies. Apply advanced analytics and modelling techniques to solve business challenges. Present regularly to the BG Underwriting and Pricing Committee. Support the development of new insurance products and pricing for existing ones. Analyse competitor pricing and market trends. Own and lead pricing projects across multiple business areas. Key Skills / Qualifications We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strategic thinking. You’ll need: Qualification as an Actuary (IFoA or equivalent) Experience in international or private medical insurance (I/PMI) pricing; other insurance sectors also considered. Strong data skills and experience with tools like SAS, Earnix, Emblem, Radar, or R. Proficiency in statistical modelling including Generalised Linear Modelling (GLM). A proactive customer‑focused mindset with the ability to challenge and innovate. Strong communication and influencing skills able to engage senior stakeholders. A collaborative approach and the ability to lead cross‑functional projects. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental, physical to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family‑friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits in addition to a 10% Management Bonus Scheme: 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service with option to buy or sell Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind An enhanced pension plan and life insurance Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available Various other benefits and online discounts Why Bupa We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We will make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Dubai - BGME DIFC Required Experience Senior IC #J-18808-Ljbffr