Statistical Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Engage recruit

Job Ref:

MO22

Date posted:

Monday, December 5, 2022

Location:

centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary negotiable depending on experience

SUMMARY:
Opportunity for a Statistical Data Scientist with experience in the short term industry. The ideal candidate should have advanced technical skills , Analytical skills and a strong passion for data science.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client a short-term insurer, is seeking an Statistical Data Scientist to join their team in Centurion. The individual we are looking for must have exceptional Analytical and Data Skills and they must have a PASSION for DATA.

Industry: Insurance Sector

Location: Centurion (Gauteng)

Type: Permanent Position

Status: EE (Candidates)

Salary: Excellent remuneration

Closing date: Urgent placement

Technical Experience and Requirements

Essential, must have experience in the following programs;
Microsoft Exel/Advanced (2 years or more)
SQL (2 years or more)
Experience in modelling software such as R Studio for data analysis and Phython required
Experience in Short-term industry will be adventageous.

Role Purpuse

Involved in all analytics related aspects of a short-term insurer; Including:
Performance remuneration
Product Development
Experience Monitoring
Process Optimization
And other projects, the role require accountability for BAU processes - but more focussed on ad-hoc projects involving a range of key arreas/processes of a short term insurer
This role is a broad technical role that require strong passion for data science

Key responsibilities

Data collection, verification and management
Extract insights and recommend actions through statistical solutions to meet business needs
Report on any analysis, modelling or solutions developed
Remuniration modelling management

We require a person with the following soft skills and attributes

A quick learner
Independant selfstarter
Energetic and a strong sense of urgency
Selfdisciplined and motivated
Passionate and a positive attitute to the job and company
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Exceptional analytical and technical skills with a interest in machine learning
Ability to work in a team and independently
Financial and Business Accumen
Problem Solving Skills
Integrity and honesty

Educational experience

Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Business Science, Business Mathematics
or
Other Degrees or postgraduate qualifications with a statistical/modelling aspect and/or experience will be considered
Actuarial candidates need to have passed all CT and CA1 exams.

If you meet the requirements, please email your updated CV in Word Format and we will get in touch with you.

Please including the reasons why you left previous employees.

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