Join the Data Revolution!
Data Scientist (Life) Wanted!
Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Position: Permanent, Hybrid (Remote Some of the Time)
Are You Ready to Transform the Future of Insurance with Data?
Hey, data wizards! Our Firm is on the hunt for a Rockstar Data Scientist to join our dynamic Data Analytics Life team in Sandton. If you’re passionate about crunching numbers, building slick dashboards, and turning raw data into game-changing insights, this is your chance to shine!
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Stats, Maths, Actuarial Science, or a related field (postgrad is a bonus!).
- 5+ years of data science or analytics experience in financial services or a commercial setting.
- Expert-level Python and SQL skills—your code is your superpower!
- Proficiency in Power BI (DAX knowledge is a big plus) and a knack for creating actionable insights.
- Familiarity with data infrastructure, Git, and software development principles.
- Bonus points for insurance/actuarial data experience or VBA/DAX know-how!
Key Responsibilities:
- Predictive modelling capability
- Familiarity with machine learning principles, with the ability to implement models when appropriate
- Critical analytical thinking and strong attention to detail
- Creative, out-of-the-box problem solving
- Ability to load, clean, and transform data from various formats (files, databases, APIs)
- Validate and enrich data using external/internal sources
- Feature engineering capabilities
- Ensure data version control and integrity for audit purposes
- Use BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to generate actionable insights
- Build automated, reusable Power BI reports for stakeholders across business units
- Present insights in a format that is both technically accurate and business-ready
- Understand operational insurance environments and the data flows within them
Competencies We’re Looking For:
- Data Mining
- Stakeholder engagement and Teamwork
- Data Visualisation and Communication
Ready to Make Data Magic?
If you’re a self-starter with a curious mind and a flair for turning data into gold, we want YOU! Apply now and let’s revolutionize the insurance world together.
Desired Skills:
- Python
- SQL
- DAX
- Power BI
- Predictive modelling
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
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