Fraud and Risk Data Analyst at Santam Insurance

What will make you successful in this role?

To provide the Strategic Data Manager and other business areas with data analytical outcomes using the SAS Viya, SAS, Business objects, Qlikview and Qliksense, with a specific focus on data driven findings and outcomes, for quicker and effective decision making, improved risk control identification, with the main focus on profitable and sustainable growth of Santam Direct. This role will work closely with the Santam Direct Management team, Strategic Data team, Underwriting, Claims functions & Actuarial to develop and maintain data sets, performing predictive analysis, mitigating any risk trends by using the SAS Viya visual tool effectively and other relevant systems. This role will further assist with automation specifications to reports which can be automated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    A completed Business Science or Bcom degree with Mathematics or Statistics as majors 
•    SAS (preferential)
•    Qlikview and Qliksense experience
•    Minimum of 5 years Short Term Insurance experience (Direct Insurance preferred)
•    Experience with Fraud Investigation advantageous
•    Experience working with client administration systems (Mainframe and PC) and data warehousing  
•    Strong data management skills 
•    Logical and analytical ability 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Sound understanding of the Santam Direct processes and procedures
•    Ability to build and maintain good internal and external relationships
•    Strong presentation skills 
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to collate statistical data analytics.
•    Ability to conduct self in a professional manner at all times
•    Ability to work with individuals of other teams
•    High degree of self-management, displaying an organised and measured approach to the workload and the clients – strong planning and organising skills
•    Project Management skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 
•    Delivering results and meeting customer expectation 
•    Analysing 
•    Applying expertise and technology 
•    System integration
•    Achieving personal work goals and objectives 
•    Attention to detail 
•    Planning and organising skills 
•    Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively and inclusively with others to meet shared objectives 
•    Client focus – building strong client relationships and delivering client centric solutions 
•    Drives results – consistently seizing opportunities and achieving results even under tough circumstances
•    Flexibility and adaptability – rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations 
•    Cultivates Innovation – creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful 
 

Personal Attributes

• Business insight - Contributing through others
• Decision quality - Contributing through others
• Persuades - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.