Remote Senior Data Analyst - Insurance Analytics

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Bonuses

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Conferences

Analytical tools

Collaborative culture

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join a fully remote team focused on leveraging data across underwriting, claims, marketing, and retention in the insurance sector.

You will transform complex datasets into actionable insights, build sophisticated reports, and collaborate with multiple departments to drive strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics/Data Science/CS/Math/Economics).
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Data Analyst in insurance or a related sector.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Advanced data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with Python or R for statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large insurance datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop statistical models and algorithms to identify trends and optimize processes.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to understand data needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Identify data collection opportunities and drive quality improvements.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and issue resolution.
• Stay current with data analytics, BI trends, and ML techniques.
• Contribute to data governance policies and best practices.
• Mentor junior analysts and share expertise across the team.
• Ensure data integrity across analytical workflows.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

ETL

Data warehousing

Statistics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics/Data Science/CS/Math/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking insurance company, is actively seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join their fully remote team. This position is crucial for leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making across all facets of the insurance business, from underwriting and claims processing to marketing and customer retention. The successful candidate will be instrumental in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, developing sophisticated reports, and contributing to the optimization of business processes. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented data professional to work remotely and make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing organization. You will collaborate closely with various departments, providing data-driven recommendations that shape business strategy and enhance operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive individual with strong technical skills and a passion for uncovering patterns and trends within large datasets. We are looking for someone who can communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources within the insurance domain.
• Develop and implement statistical models and algorithms to identify trends, predict outcomes, and optimize business processes.
• Create comprehensive reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and provide data-driven solutions.
• Identify opportunities for data collection, data quality improvement, and process automation.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to support strategic initiatives and troubleshoot business challenges.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data analysis, business intelligence, and machine learning.
• Contribute to the development of data governance policies and best practices.
• Mentor junior data analysts and share expertise within the team.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout all analytical processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong emphasis on the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with statistical programming languages such as Python or R.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent flexibility.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge analytical tools and platforms.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual work environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.