Liberty – Actuarial

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Snr Spec: Risk Analysis

Date: 21 Nov 2024

Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA

Company: Liberty Group Limited

At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.

Purpose

To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation enabling the effective implementation of risk frameworks.

Minimum Experience

3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Mathematical Statistics or in a related field.

Process

• Provide guidelines and oversight to ensure the identification and assessment of business risk in order to create awareness and manage risk accordingly.
• Identify, diagnose and recommend improvements and provide specialist advice and support; ensuring that solutions are appropriate and effective.
• Keep abreast of regulation and industry developments to advise and guide on key compliance risk issues; enabling informed decision making.
• Coordinate investigations in order to establish and verify facts that leads to the identification and reduction of business risks.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.

Customer

• Provide sound consulting services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends analyses.
• Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.

Finance

• Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.

Learning and Growth

• Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.

Governance

• Provide advice and support to the business with the aim of mitigating litigation risk across impacted organisational operations.
• Comply to risk and governance policies, implement and provide subject matter input to the development of related processes, applicable to the area of specialisation.

Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. 

Specialist: Data Analytics

Date: 12 Jul 2024

Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA

Company: Liberty Group Limited

Liberty’s success is driven by the success of its people.  We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time. Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge.  

Purpose

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to support strategic decision-making, streamline and automate key processes, and analyze cost structures to identify cost-saving opportunities. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance industry dynamics, strong financial acumen, and advanced data analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business performance.
• Use advanced statistical techniques and data mining methodologies to support business decisions.

Reporting & Visualization

• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar to effectively communicate complex data insights.

Streamlining/Automation process

• Conduct detailed analysis to identify key process and potential areas for streamlining/automation.

 Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, underwriting, claims, and other departments to gather data and understand business needs.
• Partner with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data infrastructure supports analytical needs.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support strategic initiatives by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance.

 Innovation

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in data analytics, cost management, and the insurance industry.
• Experiment with new methodologies and tools to enhance analytical capabilities and business impact.

Minimum Experience

1 – 2 years experience in a similar environment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Competencies

• Proven experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, or data analytics within the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in using data analytics tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Familiarity with insurance financial metrics, underwriting processes, and claims management is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. 

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