Centurion: Statistical Data Analyst posted by Hire Resolve

A top insurance provider is seeking a Statistical Data Scientist to join their team at their offices in Johannesburg.

The role will involve accountability for important BAU operations, but it will be more heavily weighted toward ad-hoc projects involving a variety of crucial areas and procedures of a short-term insurance. This position is perfect for someone with strong analytical and data science skills who is looking for a chance to explore the application of and develop their skills in the insurance industry.

This is a broad, technical role that is seeking a candidate with a passion for data science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data collection, verification, and management
• Reporting on any analysis, modelling or solutions developed
• Extract insights and recommend appropriate actions through statistical modelling and data analysis.
• Remuneration modelling management
• Design and build analytical solutions to meet business needs.

Required Competencies:

• A quick learner
• Energetic and strong sense of urgency
• Enthusiastic and passionate attitude towards the job
• Effective communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Passionate about Data
• Integrity and Honesty
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Financial and Business insight
• Problem Solving Skills

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Actuarial Sciences, statistics, business sciences, business Mathematics. (Other degrees or Postgraduate qualifications with a statistical/modelling aspect and/or experience will be considered.
• Actuarial candidates need to have passed all CTs and CA1.
• Minimum 2 years experience in statistical modelling/ analytical role
• Experience in Modelling software R and Python required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Microsoft Excel, SQL
• Experience in the Short- Term insurance industry will be advantageous.   

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or by emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days