Actuarial Analyst - Operations Intelligence at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To develop unique, data-driven solutions to problems faced within the operational processes for Insure. This includes optimizing and generating efficiencies in claims, sales and servicing processes using statistical, actuarial and data science techniques. This role offers the opportunity to apply machine learning and generative AI to solve a large variety of business problems practically.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Developing supplier scoring and evaluation algorithms.
• Optimizing and automating supplier appointments and allocation.
• Using generative AI to optimize business processes.
• Procurement (supplier) analytics.
• Claims analytics.
• Servicing analytics.
• Enhancing Insure’s fraud models.
• Piloting and testing the latest AI innovations to generate efficiencies within Insure

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical and technical skills
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Working with People
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Deciding and initiating action           
• Writing and Reporting
• Creating and Innovating
• Curiosity

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric (Essential)
• Honours degree in Actuarial Science and/or Mathematical Statistics/ Computer Science or Strong mathematical/economics candidate (Essential)
• Good progress on actuarial exams, preferably academically qualified

Minimum Experience:              

• At least 1-3 years Research and Development experience within Insurance industry (Advantageous)