Senior Manager: Product Performance Analysis & Costing

Motus Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to manage a team of junior analysts. The successful candidate will implement data analytics solutions, focusing on product performance and financial modelling. The role requires collaboration with finance and operational teams, alongside updating and managing the analytics database. Candidates should have a quantitative degree and at least 5 years of analytics experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (Maths, Stats, Economics) required.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and SQL is essential.
• Experience with R or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update analytics database.
• Build financial models for product performance.
• Prepare analytical reports on product performance.

Skills

Data analytics experience

Management experience

Good communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Maths, Stats, or Economics

Advanced Excel

Intermediate SQL/Database experience

Exposure to R or Python

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The candidate is accountable for managing a team of junior analysts and implementing data analytics solutions related to the performance of the value-added products. The candidate will be involved in all steps within the data analytics cycle (Data preparation, model planning, modelling and communication of results) to deliver high quality analytics solutions to business.

The role provides guidance on financial modelling, costing structures, and product financial performance to ensure sustainability, transparency, and profitability.

The role requires a high level of collaboration with finance and operational teams.

DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management and updating of the analytics database.
• Building financial models for product performance and pricing of the value-added products
• Preparation, analysis and presentation of analytical/insights reports on product performance for financial reporting and management reports
• Understanding of economic factors and risks impacting product pricing
• Claims experience analysis
• Supervise and guide direct reports on assigned tasks and career development
• Preparation of budgets related to funds
• Preparation of data for the auditors and external fund valuators consultants and handling any associated queries
• Contribute to finance and fund committees related to product performance.
• Maintaining documentations
• Continuously reviewing SQL Models and processes and keep them up to date
• Automation of the monthly reporting processes with support from Business Intelligence team.
• Ad hoc analysis and support to adjacent teams

EDUCATION:

• Degree (Maths, Stats, Economics) or any equivalent quantitative degree
• Advanced excel
• Intermediate SQL/Database experience
• Exposure to statistical programming languages (R and/or Python), Candidates without SQL knowledge, but proficient in either R, Python will be considered.
• Insurance or financial products knowledge will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5+ years’ analytics experience
• Data analytics certifications will be advantageous
• Management experience
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Presentation skills to senior management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Logical thinker
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Team player
• Credit & criminal clear
• Own or reliable transport
• Own & live up to company values