Johannesburg North: Insurance Data Scientist posted by Network Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with actuarial and business teams to deliver insights on pricing, reserving, and risk
• Analyse large and complex insurance datasets to identify patterns and opportunities
• Support IFRS 17 reporting with accurate, compliant data pipelines
• Build and optimise predictive models and reporting tools
• Translate complex technical results into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (Honours/Master’s an advantage)
• Experience: Proven experience within the insurance industry (essential)
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar tools
  • Understanding of IFRS 17 and insurance data structures
  • Strong analytical mindset and communication skills — ability to explain complex data in plain English

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
– Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
– Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
– Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
– Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
– Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
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Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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