Senior Insurance Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Insurance Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze market trends, build financial models, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven insight, cross-functional collaboration, and executive reporting in a remote-first culture. The ideal candidate has a master's in a quantitative field and 5+ years in insurance analysis or related analytics, with strong Excel/SQL/Python/R skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in insurance analysis, financial modeling, or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Excellent understanding of insurance principles and financial statements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance market trends, competitive landscape, and economic factors.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance and profitability.
• Evaluate financial performance of existing products and identify improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to provide analytics.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Statistics

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Communication

Presentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and insightful Senior Insurance Analyst to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for analyzing market trends, assessing financial performance, and providing strategic recommendations to support business growth and profitability within the insurance industry. You will work with complex data sets, develop sophisticated financial models, and communicate key insights to senior leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned analyst to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to crucial business decisions in a supportive, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of insurance market trends, competitive landscape, and economic factors.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance, assess profitability, and support strategic planning.
• Evaluate the financial performance of existing insurance products and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key findings and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to provide analytical support.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings within the insurance operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance analysis , financial modeling, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Excellent understanding of insurance principles and financial statements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, vital for remote collaboration and executive reporting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancing your career in insurance analytics.