Remote Claims Data Analyst: Insights & Fraud Analytics

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Claims Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze large claims datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve processing and fraud detection.

The role emphasizes autonomy, data manipulation, and visualization to support strategic decisions. Requirements include a bachelor's in a quantitative field, 4+ years of data analysis experience in insurance/finance, and proficiency in SQL/Python/R with Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analysis in insurance/financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Solid understanding of statistical methods and predictive modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with insurance claims processes and terminology.
• Proactive approach to data challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform complex claims data from various sources.
• Perform in-depth statistical analysis to identify patterns and anomalies in claims data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and insights.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction in claims.
• Assist in development/refinement of fraud detection models.
• Collaborate with claims staff and other departments to understand data needs.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout analysis.
• Stay updated on analytics trends in insurance.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Claims Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze large claims datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve processing and fraud detection.

The role emphasizes autonomy, data manipulation, and visualization to support strategic decisions. Requirements include a bachelor's in a quantitative field, 4+ years of data analysis experience in insurance/finance, and proficiency in SQL/Python/R with Tableau or Power BI.