Head of Analytics Solutions at Marsh

What can you expect?

• In this role You will be responsible for tracking key clients through connection with Client Executives, developing analytics consulting business for key clients and positioning Marsh as a preferred risk partner of choice. This will also involve developing new analytical advisory products and propositions for key industries to increase revenue growth.
• As this is a key leadership position, You will also be leading a team of Actuaries and Analysts.

What is in it for you?

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Opportunity to make the difference and to work on both local and regional projects
• Attractive benefits coverage
• Employment contact and hybrid work model
• Outstanding learning and mentoring programs and internal mobility opportunities

We will count on you to:

• Lead analytics projects to deliver client specific analytics solutions in support of risk finance and insurance structuring decisions
• Provide technical oversight to risk quantification, modelling and general insurance pricing work in property, liability as well as non-standard classes of risk
• Adapt and/or develop analytical techniques to address specific problems or concerns faced by clients in conjunction with Marsh’s risk consulting practice
• Identify and undertake business development opportunities with other practice leaders in Marsh Advisory
• Manage analytics consulting budget and revenue in line with current and pipeline projects

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science or related field
• At least 8 years in related fields, with analytics, project and people management experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (including Visual Basic)
• Fluency in English
• Superior analytical, statistical modeling and mathematic skills
• Ability to develop strong client oriented solutions
• Capacity to work in an entrepreneurial manner within a team environment
• Superior detail orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What makes you stand out - – these are not strict requirements but candidates with one or more skillsets in the following areas will be at an advantage:

• Associate or Fellows of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA/FASSA qualifications)
• Knowledge of program coding language such as R, Python, SAS etc.
• Knowledge or experience in the following specialist topics
• South African Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM) framework including Solvency Capital Requirements and ORSA
• Captive-related or captive-management expertise
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Natural Hazards or climate-related analytics
• Quantification and data analysis of mining, energy, power industries or financial institutions