Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000530/SS

Date posted:

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:
An insurance company is looking for a Data Scientist. This role is ideal for a candidate with exceptional analytical and data science skills looking for an opportunity to explore the application of and grow their skills in the insurance sector.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An insurance company is looking for a Data Scientist. This role is ideal for a candidate with exceptional analytical and data science skills looking for an opportunity to explore the application of and grow their skills in the insurance sector.

This is a South African based financial services group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, he Group has subsidiaries in Botswana, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, UK, South Africa and Zambia, if this sounds like an organisation you would like to be part of reach out to

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Duties:

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

Qualifications:

Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Business Sciences, Mathematics. degrees with a statistical/modelling aspect is NB!!
Actuarial candidates need to have passed all CT’s and CA1.

Experience:

4 years or more experience in statistical modelling or an analytical role
2 years or more experience in Microsoft Excel, SQL
Experience in modelling software such as R and Python required
Experience in the Short-term insurance industry will be advantageous

Skills & Competencies:

A quick learner
Independent self-starter
Energetic and strong sense of urgency
Self-disciplined and self-motivated
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Exceptional analytical and technical skills with an interest in machine learning.
Financial and Business acumen
Problem solving skills
Integrity and honesty
Passionate about data

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Shouneez Scheepers
Principal Recruiter: IT

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