Remote Senior Insurance Analyst — Growth & Insights

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Analyst to join their client’s team. This role is primarily remote and focuses on data analysis, market research, and strategic planning to guide business decisions in the insurance sector.

You will analyze market trends, assess product performance, build financial models, and present findings to senior management to influence strategy. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong Excel/SQL/Tableau skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in insurance analysis, financial analysis, or market research.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Tableau for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance market trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior.
• Evaluate the performance of insurance products and portfolios, identifying areas for optimization.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Conduct research and prepare reports on industry best practices and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, sales, and product development.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management, influencing business strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Analyst to join their client’s team. This role is primarily remote and focuses on data analysis, market research, and strategic planning to guide business decisions in the insurance sector.

You will analyze market trends, assess product performance, build financial models, and present findings to senior management to influence strategy. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong Excel/SQL/Tableau skills.