Data Scientist, Actuarial Analytics & Financial Modelling

Digital Outsource Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Cover

Funeral Fund

Benefit Income Continuation

Medical Aid Subsidy

Retirement Annuity Subsidy

Job summary

Super Group is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist / Actuarial Analyst to model and analyse the financial performance of the business. You will combine actuarial expertise with data science techniques to build credible financial models and generate insights for strategic decisions.

The role involves developing the SuperModel, creating user-friendly tools, and delivering dashboards in Power BI. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and training end-users are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Actuarial Science and Statistics as majors.
• Minimum of 3 years' actuarial experience in life insurance or retirement funds.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and intermediate SQL.
• Experience with Python or similar language for data science/analytics.
• Progress toward actuarial qualifications (ASSA exams).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Proven report-writing and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the SuperModel, including coding and testing improvements.
• Create tools for assumption setting and model inputs.
• Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and visuals for decision-making.
• Integrate SuperModel outputs into group financial systems and processes.
• Train non-actuarial users to operate the SuperModel and provide support.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Actuarial Science & Statistics)

Tools

Power BI

Tyche/Prophet

R

Job description

Super Group is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist / Actuarial Analyst to model and analyse the financial performance of the business. You will combine actuarial expertise with data science techniques to build credible financial models and generate insights for strategic decisions.

The role involves developing the SuperModel, creating user-friendly tools, and delivering dashboards in Power BI. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and training end-users are key parts of the role.