Actuarial Analyst/Western Cape (Northern Suburbs)
Accountable for a wide range of predictive and prescriptive modelling functions that will focus on profitable development and sustainable growth.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of data assets and utilising these assets in predictive modelling and decision analysis.
Support the development of data-driven predictive and prescriptive modelling
Develop an environment to perform simulations analysis and optimization.
Support and enhance the existing segmentations models.
Data management - develop and maintain the internal data assets to support modelling initiatives.
Management and integration of external data sources.
Dashboards - development and maintenance of key performance indicators for financial, underwriting and distribution.
Reports - create and maintain business reports to direct thought processes that drives action.
Ad-hoc analysis - statistical investigations as required from time to time by the business.
Continuous process improvement and strategy evaluation.
Participate in strategic projects throughout the group where analytical skills are required.

Post Graduate Degree in Numerical Science, e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Data Science
Minimum 2 years’ working experience in an analytical role
Advanced coding skills in one or more of the following: SAS, SQL, Java, R, Python, etc.
Strong modelling skills including experience in performing statistical investigations and building pricing / predictive / machine learning models
Experience working with client administration systems and data warehousing
Strong data management skills
Logical and analytical ability
Self-starter, problem solver and finisher
Good report writing and presentation skills
Commercial and risk awareness
Ability to engage with people from all parts of the organisation
Experience in the insurance industry is recommended
Negotiating
Business knowledge
Business analysis