Data Scientist/Actuarial Analyst
OUTsurance Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Insurance · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The role involves collaborating with operational management to drive data-driven decision-making and executing strategic projects to enhance operational performance. Responsibilities include building predictive models, managing stakeholder relationships, and translating analytical results into actionable business recommendations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Mathematical Statistics. Proficiency in SQL and Excel is required, with at least 2 years of data analytics experience preferred.
Benefits
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Company Description
OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 28 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.
Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Operational Management and various business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and support the successful execution of strategic projects.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic analytics team, contributing to high-impact projects aimed at enhancing operational performance, delivering world-class cost ratios, and maximizing profitable premium growth.
Responsibilities:
Passionate about linking our people, processes and systems to deliver awesome value for our staff, clients, shareholders and suppliers.
Building relationships and navigating a diverse range of stakeholders (IT, Digital, Actuarial, Operations) to deliver key results.
Achieve the above using our analytics toolset including:
- Analytics reports and cubes
- Work allocation models
- PBS & Manager Bonus – Salary structures
- Staff projections
- In depth data analysis of the value chain
- Translate analytical results into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for decision makers
- Build, maintain and improve predictive models to support business objectives
- Participate in strategic projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer outcomes
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, naturally curious, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. They should be comfortable working with building analytical solutions and engaging with stakeholders across multiple business areas to drive meaningful business outcomes
Qualifications
- Actuarial science, Data science or Mathematical Statistics degree
- Completion of CT Series of actuarial board exams (advantageous)
- 2+ years of Data analytics work experience (advantageous)
- Strong SQL and Excel skills
Additional Information
At OUTsurance our value of HUMAN is more than just a poster on the wall. It’s a key part of our culture, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity objectives, we strive to create equal opportunities for all and welcome candidates from designated groups who meet the role requirements.
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