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Job Description
Lets Write Africas Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
This role is individually accountable for turning data into actionable insights.The incumbent is relentlessly curious and uses advanced analytical skills tools and platforms to present data as information and create analytical solutions that are interactive and easy to understand.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Interpretation:
- Analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends patterns and insights that drive business decisions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards reports and visualizations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Predictive Modeling:
- Design build and validate predictive models to support the Next Best Action engine and goal recommender.
- Continuously refine models based on feedback and new data to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including product owners data engineers and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts within the team.
- Innovation & Improvement:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data analytics and financial services.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the analytics workflow.
- Customer-Centric Approach:
- Leverage data to enhance customer experiences and engagement through personalized recommendations and insights.
- Contribute to the development of our chatbot to ensure it provides valuable data-driven financial advice to customers.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science Statistics Mathematics Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience:
- 5 years of experience in data analysis preferably within the financial services industry.
- Proven experience in building and deploying predictive models.
- Strong knowledge of data analytics tools and programming languages such as SQL Python R and relevant data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
- Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark) is a plus.
- Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated proactive and eager to learn and grow.
- Customer-focused with a passion for improving financial wellness through data-driven insights.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills
Competencies
Business InsightCollaboratesCultivates InnovationDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages AmbiguityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesEducation
Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)Closing Date
29 June 2025 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
