Data Science Manager — Insurance Analytics Leader

RMB; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB, in collaboration with FNB, seeks a Data Science Manager to lead the analytics team within the Short Term Insurance Data & Analytics Office. You will develop advanced models and analytical approaches to influence strategy, channel design, and customer decisions.

You will manage operations, guide data engineering on BDP/PI implementations, and drive improvements in call centre reporting and execution. A strong background in statistics, segmentation, and optimisation is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science or Engineering.
• Honours degree preferred.
• 5–8 years' relevant experience; 2–3 years in management.
• Proficient in SAS and SQL.
• Experience with operations (claims, servicing, collections) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize operational processes.
• Develop propensity models and hyper-segmentation.
• Improve TAT and execution with operations.
• Provide analytical reporting for call centre.
• Guide data engineering on BDP/PI implementation.
• Lead and develop the analytics team.

Skills

SAS coding

SQL coding

Advanced analytics

Segmentation

Experimental design

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Sciences

Honours degree

Job description

RMB, in collaboration with FNB, seeks a Data Science Manager to lead the analytics team within the Short Term Insurance Data & Analytics Office. You will develop advanced models and analytical approaches to influence strategy, channel design, and customer decisions.

You will manage operations, guide data engineering on BDP/PI implementations, and drive improvements in call centre reporting and execution. A strong background in statistics, segmentation, and optimisation is essential.