Data Scientist/Actuarial Analyst
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Data Scientist/Actuarial Analyst at OUTsurance, a company that has been a leader in the South African insurance industry for 28 years. OUTsurance focuses on innovative, digitally-advanced solutions while maintaining its human values, attributing its success to outstanding employees. The company encourages a vibrant and dynamic work environment. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with Operational Management and various business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and support strategic projects. The successful candidate will join a dynamic analytics team, working on high-impact projects aimed at enhancing operational performance, achieving world-class cost ratios, and maximizing profitable premium growth. OUTsurance is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and actively encourages applications from persons with disabilities and candidates from designated groups to support its Employment Equity objectives. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Linking people, processes, and systems to deliver value for staff, clients, shareholders, and suppliers. * Building relationships and navigating diverse stakeholders (IT, Digital, Actuarial, Operations) to achieve key results. * Utilizing analytics toolsets for: * Creating analytics reports and cubes. * Developing work allocation models. * Structuring PBS & Manager Bonus – Salary systems. * Conducting staff projections. * Performing in-depth data analysis of the value chain. * Translating analytical results into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for decision-makers. * Building, maintaining, and improving predictive models to support business objectives. * Participating in strategic projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer outcomes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Actuarial science, Data science, or Mathematical Statistics degree. * Strong SQL and Excel skills. * *Advantageous:* * Completion of CT Series of actuarial board exams. * 2+ years of Data analytics work experience. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is highly analytical, naturally curious, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. They should be comfortable with building analytical solutions and engaging with stakeholders across multiple business areas to drive meaningful business outcomes. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/OUTsurance/744000153442134 Source: smartrecruiters
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At a glance
- At least 2 years of experience.
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
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