Life and Savings: Forensic Data Analyst at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

The role exists to ensure Forensic Services executes on their mandate in terms of the Sanlam Life Insurance Fraud Risk Management Policy by using data analytics to identify financial crimes.

What will make you successful in this role?

• You will be required to:

  • Implement new queries to optimise fraud detection by considering industry trends, new products etc;

  • Find effective new sources of data by means of data analytics and write new queries to pro-actively detect fraud;

  • Provide support to the SLS Forensic Services Team by using data analytical tools to make investigations more time efficient;

  • Keeping abreast with industry trends, technology and best practices by liaising with industry stakeholders and the SAPS network

  • Compile reports detailing detection findings 

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in data/statistical analysis/or Information Technology Systems, audit will be advantageous.

• ACFE/ICFP certifications is preferred.

• 3-5 years experience in similar role and environment will be required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the financial services industry in general is required

• Knowledge of Sanlam’s various systems would be advantageous

• Good understanding of trends and patterns indicative of fraud indicators

• Strong Data Analysis (Data Scripting/ Data Analysis / Data Mining / Data management) experience.

• Scripting knowledge to write queries to identify and detect possible incidents of unlawful conduct; and,

• Experience and sound knowledge of the following tools and databases are recommended:

  • ACL Data Analytics (optional)

  • Microsoft SQL

  • Microsoft App suite

  • Excel

  • IBM Data Studio (optional)

  • IT Data Analysis 

  • Data Collection 

  • Data Mining 

  • Advanced analytics to address business requirements 

  • New technologies and methodologies 

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

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

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

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. 

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2021.

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.