Data Analytics Manager: Actuarial & Analytical Solutions
Deloitte
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actuarial & Analytics Solutions(A&AS)
- Audit
- Accounting and Auditing
- Financial Institutions Services Team
- Capital Markets Team
- Actuarial & Insurance Solutions
- Using a combination of industry knowledge, tools, trends, and technology to create solutions for client problems
- Playing a key role in the delivery of projects by acting as the liaison between the project team and the client
- Having the ability to multitask and work across various projects and tasks, both internally within Deloitte across teams and externally
- Ability to handle admin responsibilities through functions such as finance, project management, time management, resource management, coaching and other similar functions
- Conduct analysis to understand client's business, determine and prioritise client needs and identify opportunities for business enhancement
- Carry out research, data collection and conduct appropriate analysis to derive valuable insights for client needs
- Support and guidance on the preparation and exploration of client data including statistical analyses
- Build and implement models for a variety of purposes using a wide range of tools and applications
- Assist with analytical and data science modelling for specific client requirements
- Carry out analytical and statistical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis, customer propositions (such as campaigns, promotions, interventions, etc.) investigations, etc.
- Assist with the scoping, planning, development and delivery of dashboards - internally to Deloitte and externally with clients
- Automation of manual processes
- Experience and understanding of the scoping, planning and delivery steps of data projects/products and the supporting capabilities - i.e. requirements gathering, prioritisation/portfolio management, translation functional requirement to technical requirements, STTM, ETL, data governance requirements, data modelling, model development, reporting/visualisation, testing/UAT, etc.
- Proactively support and manage the sales process and delivery of projects
- Actively seek project and client opportunities to drive sales and revenue targets within the team and across Deloitte
- Compile client reports, marketing documentation and presentations using Word and PowerPoint.
- Work, interact and communicate with clients
- Contribute to business development as well as suggest new service offerings
- Collaborate internally withing Deloitte and externally with partners to derive suitable solutions to identified opportunities
- Actively foster a collaborative environment among project team members
- Develop, upskill, and coach junior team members
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Actuarial, Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Sciences (with mathematics basis) or STEM related degree. Strong Mathematical ability is essential.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
- Consulting experience or equivalent existing professional network is essential to help drive client relationships and identify opportunities.
- Experience in efficiently managing multi-disciplinary teams and various client deliverables according to scope and timelines.
- Understanding of financial aspects of business, such as budgets, costs, and revenue calculations, customer management, etc.
- Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word and PowerPoint).
- Experience using at least a minimum 1 of the following technologies (SAS/R/Python/or similar).
- Experience using relevant data tools (PowerPivot and/or Power Query and/or SQL or similar).
- Some experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence or Analytical Modelling.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Experience using Business Intelligence Platforms will be advantageous (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView/other similar).
- Cloud experience would be advantageous (Azure/AWS/GCP/Other).
- Experience in delivering projects through various delivery methods, such as Agile, are advantageous.
- Other programming/coding skills are advantageous (e.g. Dax/VBA/Other).
- Certifications in cloud technologies/capabilities, AI/ML/statistical modelling, reporting/visualisation/dashboarding technologies, project management or related capabilities will be advantageous.
- Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
- Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output
- Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management
- Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed
- Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
- Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated deliverables
- Develops productive working relationships with client staff
- Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues
- Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests
- Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly
- Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior
- Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies
- Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs
- Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer
- Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area and staying abreast with trends in specialised areas
- Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
- Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
- Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
- Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
- Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.