Insurance Data Scientist
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Join a forward-thinking insurer where data and analytics drive every decision. Youll collaborate closely with Actuaries and business leaders to influence pricing, reserving, and risk strategies all while helping the business stay ahead in a fast-evolving IFRS 17 environment.
This is your chance to make a direct impact, sharpen your technical edge, and grow your influence in the world of actuarial analytics. Youll be the bridge between raw data and strategic decisions, using your technical toolkit to shape smarter, faster, and more informed outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with actuarial and business teams to deliver insights on pricing, reserving, and risk.
- Analyse large and complex insurance datasets to identify patterns and opportunities.
- Support IFRS 17 reporting with accurate, compliant data pipelines.
- Build and optimise predictive models and reporting tools.
- Turn complex technical results into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (Honours/Masters an advantage).
- Proven experience within the insurance industry (essential).
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
- Understanding of IFRS 17 and insurance data structures.
- Strong analytical mindset and communication skills you can explain complex data in plain English.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1576710
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned