Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reserving Focus)

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an Analytics & Reporting Lead to drive data-driven decision-making and commercial insights in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on translating business challenges into actionable insights, building scalable dashboards, and governing KPIs to improve performance across functions. It requires leadership of analytics teams and strong BI, SQL, and data visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience within analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or data environments.
• At least 3-4 years' experience leading analytics teams in financial services or related industry.
• Experience with Data Visualisation and SQL.
• Strong SQL, Business Intelligence, and data visualisation expertise.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence business decisions through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analytics strategy by translating business challenges into actionable insights and reporting solutions.
• Develop and oversee scalable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and management information tools.
• Establish and govern KPIs, scorecards, and reporting cadences to track and improve business performance.
• Drive advanced analytics initiatives to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and performance drivers.
• Collaborate with business, finance, risk, technology, and data teams to deliver insight-led recommendations.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and governance of analytical outputs and reporting processes.
• Lead and mentor analytics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support the enhancement of data collection processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Partner with technology teams to embed analytics into business planning, prioritisation, and commercial decision-making

Skills

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Data Warehousing

KPI Design & Performance Measurement

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Process Improvement

Data Governance & Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Studies, Information Technology, Mathematical Sciences, Analytics, Actuarial Science, or a related field

Job description

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic business insights? We are seeking an experienced Analytics & Reporting Lead to drive data-driven decision-making, performance management, and commercial insights across a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analytics strategy by translating business challenges into actionable insights and reporting solutions.
• Develop and oversee scalable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and management information tools.
• Establish and govern KPIs, scorecards, and reporting cadences to track and improve business performance.
• Drive advanced analytics initiatives to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and performance drivers.
• Collaborate with business, finance, risk, technology, and data teams to deliver insight-led recommendations.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and governance of analytical outputs and reporting processes.
• Lead and mentor analytics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support the enhancement of data collection processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Partner with technology teams to embed analytics into business planning, prioritisation, and commercial decision-making
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Studies, Information Technology, Mathematical Sciences, Analytics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience within analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or data environments.
• At least 3-4 years' experience leading analytics teams in financial services or a related industry.
• Experience with Business Intelligence implementations will be advantageous.
• Strong SQL, Business Intelligence, and data visualisation expertise.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence business decisions through data-driven insights.

Key Technical Skills:

• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence & Reporting
• Data Warehousing
• KPI Design & Performance Measurement
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Data Governance & Quality Management

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be an analytical leader who can challenge conventional thinking, influence stakeholders, communicate complex insights clearly, and drive business performance through data. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about transforming data into meaningful outcomes

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an actuarial professional with a passion for reserving to join a collaborative environment where they can influence regulatory reporting, financial planning, IFRS 17 reporting, and strategic business decisions while continuing to develop their actuarial expertise.