Data Scientist/Actuarial Analyst

Outsurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsurance seeks a data analytics specialist to partner with Operational Management and stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions and support strategic projects.

You will join a dynamic analytics team delivering high-impact initiatives to enhance operational performance, optimize cost ratios, and maximize profitable premium growth through insights and predictive models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial science, data science or mathematical statistics.
• CT Series actuarial exams are advantageous.
• 2+ years of data analytics work experience is advantageous.
• Strong SQL and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Link people, processes and systems to deliver value for staff, clients, shareholders and suppliers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders (IT, Digital, Actuarial, Operations) to deliver key results.
• Translate analytical results into insights and actionable recommendations for decision makers.
• Build, maintain and improve predictive models to support business objectives.
• Participate in strategic projects to improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Actuarial science, Data science or Mathematical Statistics degree

CT Series actuarial exams

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Operational Management and various business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and support the successful execution of strategic projects.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic analytics team, contributing to high-impact projects aimed at enhancing operational performance, delivering world-class cost ratios, and maximizing profitable premium growth.

Responsibilities:

Passionate about linking our people, processes and systems to deliver awesome value for our staff, clients, shareholders and suppliers.

Building relationships and navigating a diverse range of stakeholders (IT, Digital, Actuarial, Operations) to deliver key results.

Achieve the above using our analytics toolset including:

• Analytics reports and cubes
• Work allocation models
• PBS & Manager Bonus – Salary structures
• Staff projections
• In depth data analysis of the value chain
• Translate analytical results into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for decision makers
• Build, maintain and improve predictive models to support business objectives
• Participate in strategic projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer outcomes

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, naturally curious, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. They should be comfortable working with building analytical solutions and engaging with stakeholders across multiple business areas to drive meaningful business outcomes

Qualifications

• Actuarial science, Data science or Mathematical Statistics degree
• Completion of CT Series of actuarial board exams (advantageous)
• 2+ years of Data analytics work experience (advantageous)
• Strong SQL and Excel skills

Additional Information

At OUTsurance our value of HUMAN is more than just a poster on the wall. It’s a key part of our culture, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity objectives, we strive to create equal opportunities for all and welcome candidates from designated groups who meet the role requirements.