Remote Insurance Data Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Online learning access

Impactful data projects

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Insurance Data Analyst to join a leading national insurer. This fully remote role is based anywhere within South Africa, focusing on collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to drive underwriting, claims, and marketing decisions.

The ideal candidate has a statistics/data science background, 3+ years in data analysis, and strong SQL and visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related).
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in insurance/financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Python or R is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to insurance operations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView).
• Interpret data findings and present actionable insights to stakeholders clearly.
• Collaborate with business units to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop and implement data quality checks and validation processes.
• Contribute to development of data models and analytical solutions.
• Stay current with trends and technologies in data analytics and insurance.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data visualization

Python/R

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote work management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading national insurance provider, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Insurance Data Analyst to join their growing team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to provide insights that drive business decisions across underwriting, claims, and marketing. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in data manipulation and visualization, coupled with a solid understanding of the insurance industry. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your data expertise in a flexible, remote-first environment, contributing significantly to the company's data-driven strategy. We are committed to empowering our remote workforce and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to insurance operations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Interpret data findings and present actionable insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop and implement data quality checks and validation processes.
• Contribute to the development of data models and analytical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data analytics and the insurance industry.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary up to ZAR, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous annual leave and personal development days.
• Access to online learning platforms and professional development courses.
• Opportunities to work on impactful data projects for a leading insurer.
• A supportive virtual team culture.