Senior Channel Profitability Analyst

Senior Channel Profitability Analyst

Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-61280

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or Engineering
• 5 – 8 years’ experience applying analytical techniques to develop insights and solve business problems
• 2 - 3 years’ experience with SAS/SQL and other statistical modelling software (R, Emblem)
• Understanding of actuarial and other insurance related models
• Extensive experience in data visualization and insight communication

The Recruitment Process

• TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow up the opportunity to get to know you a little better and ensure OMI can meet your needs.
• Panel Interview: This will be with 2 members of the Senior Leadership of the Actuarial Team and 1 member of the HC Leadership Team.
• Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal Verification.
• Final Feedback.

Responsibilities

Business Requirements Identification

Proactively collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements.

Data Exploration & Manipulation

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools. Coordinates data exploration and manipulation input to strategic projects where integrated data sets are required.

Advanced Analytics

Run advanced analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using software tools and functionalities.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence

Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by conducting root cause analyses.

Insights and Reporting

Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Generates and tests hypotheses and provides measurable and actionable insights and presents dashboards to stakeholders in presentations.

Data Architecture

Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualization through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills: Actionable Insights, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations

Competencies: Action Oriented, Business Insight, Cultivates Innovation, Drives Engagement, Drives Results, Manages Ambiguity, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes

Education: NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date: 02 January 2025 , 23:59

The 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.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.