Data Analyst - Specialized Claims

Outsurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled analyst to provide essential tools and insights for strategic execution. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various departments, including Legal and Claims, to build and maintain reports, dashboards, and data models. Your expertise in SQL and data analytics will empower stakeholders to make informed decisions, while your strong problem-solving skills will help enhance the data analytics framework. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of Awesome Service and Dynamic collaboration, where your analytical prowess will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field required.
• Experience in actuarial or analytics fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain management reports and dashboards using SQL and Power BI.
• Assist stakeholders in making data-driven decisions.

Skills

SQL coding

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

Excel PowerPivot

Visual Studio

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to provide OUT with the tools and insights needed to enable execution on strategy.

This analyst will work alongside a Support team to service various departments such as Legal, Claims, and Investigations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain management reports and dashboards (SQL, Visual Studio, Power BI)
2. Build and maintain cube models (Power BI, Excel PowerPivot, Analysis Services)
3. Assist with one-off data analyses and queries related to Investigations and Legal
4. Build and maintain internal data-driven automations (SQL, internally developed apps)
5. Document and formalise key data processes and models to ensure a robust data analytics framework
6. Build, maintain, and improve models to support business objectives, including:

• Work allocation models
• Supporting team performance management models
• Staff projections
• Audit models

Assist stakeholders in making data-driven decisions

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Beneficial experience includes:
• Working in actuarial or analytics fields
• MS Office, including advanced MS Excel
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and SQL coding skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate with operations, other analysts, and IT
• Interest in critical thinking and challenging the status quo
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will align their personal work values with OUTsurance's values of Awesome Service, Dynamic, Honest, Human, Passionate, and Recognition.

In line with OUTsurance's Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and belong to various designated groups.