Data Analyst - Cape Town and Durban at Hollard Insurance

Key Outputs:

The role is multi-disciplinary with the following key deliverables:

• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to the group insurance industry
• Extract meaningful insights to guide business strategies and decision-making processes
• Collaborate with the actuarial team to enhance pricing models and optimise risk management strategies
• Design and develop predictive models to assess risk, triage claims and detect fraud
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including actuarial, underwriting, and IT to best utilise data, implement 
• models and management reporting
• Create visually compelling dashboards and reports to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders
• Work closely with business units to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable visualisations
• Develop and maintain appropriate tools for monitoring business performance
• Effectively communicate technical, complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in data science to continuously improve models and dashboards
• Support on strategic business initiatives as determined by Hollard Group Risk’s business strategy

Required Knowledge and Experience

• A self-managed individual
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and make decisions
• Ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders
• Good communication (written, oral) and interpersonal skill

Educational Requirements

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 3 years’ experience in a data science/analytics role
• Group insurance knowledge advantageous
• Proficient in Excel and programing languages such as R and SQL
• Advanced knowledge of data visualisation tools, preferably PowerBI
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, and data manipulation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-starter