Statistical Data Analyst

JVR Software; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software in Johannesburg is seeking a Statistical Data Scientist to support a leading insurance provider. The role emphasises data collection, validation, and ad-hoc analytics across actuarial and business domains, with a focus on delivering actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in statistical modelling, proficiency in R and Python, strong Excel/SQL skills, and the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly to stakeholders.

Competenze

• Degree in actuarial science, statistics, or related field; postgraduate qualifications with a statistical/modelling focus will be considered.
• Actuarial candidates should have passed CTs and CA1.

Mansioni

• Data collection, verification, and management.
• Reporting on analyses, modelling, or solutions developed.
• Extract insights and recommend actions through statistical modelling and data analysis.
• Remuneration modelling management.
• Design and build analytical solutions to meet business needs.

Conoscenze

Quick learner

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Communication

Data mindset

Integrity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Financial insight

Business insight

Formazione

Actuarial/Statistics degree

CTs/CA1 passed

Strumenti

R

Python

SQL

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

A top insurance provider is seeking a Statistical Data Scientist to join their team at their offices in Johannesburg.

The role will involve accountability for important BAU operations, but it will be more heavily weighted toward ad-hoc projects involving a variety of crucial areas and procedures of a short-term insurance. This position is perfect for someone with strong analytical and data science skills who is looking for a chance to explore the application of and develop their skills in the insurance industry.

This is a broad, technical role that is seeking a candidate with a passion for data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection, verification, and management
• Reporting on any analysis, modelling or solutions developed
• Extract insights and recommend appropriate actions through statistical modelling and data analysis.
• Remuneration modelling management
• Design and build analytical solutions to meet business needs.

Required Competencies

• A quick learner
• Energetic and strong sense of urgency
• Enthusiastic and passionate attitude towards the job
• Effective communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Passionate about Data
• Integrity and Honesty
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Financial and Business insight
• Problem Solving Skills

Key Requirements

• Degree in Actuarial Sciences, statistics, business sciences, business Mathematics. (Other degrees or Postgraduate qualifications with a statistical/modelling aspect and/or experience will be considered.
• Actuarial candidates need to have passed all CTs and CA1.
• Minimum 2 years experience in statistical modelling/ analytical role
• Experience in Modelling software R and Python required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Microsoft Excel, SQL
• Experience in the Short- Term insurance industry will be advantageous.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days