Data Scientist: Insurance Analytics & Impact

RMB

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

FirstRand Group’s data science role in Short Term Insurance seeks a candidate to plan, build, optimise and implement quantitative analytical methodologies and models. You will explore diverse data sources, identify efficiency opportunities, and present insights to leadership, driving strategic initiatives with initiative and ownership.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, SAS coding skills, and a solid foundation in advanced analytical techniques, with leadership experience

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: B Degree in Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science.
Preferred Qualification: Honours Degree
A minimum of 3 - 5 years' relevant experience.
Intermediate to advanced coding skills in SAS.
Intermediate knowledge on advanced analytical techniques e.g., statistical methods, segmentation, optimization, experimental design.

Responsibilities

Plan, build, optimise and implement analytical methodologies to support business strategy.
Explore diverse data sources and uncover insights to drive efficiency and opportunities.
Present findings to leadership forums and collaborate with stakeholders across functions.

Skills

Statistical methods

Segmentation

Optimization

Experimental design

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Actuarial Science

Honours degree

Tools

SAS

Job description

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, SAS coding skills, and a solid foundation in advanced analytical techniques, with leadership experience

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