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

Job Description

Import, transform, validate and model data with the purpose of understanding or drawing conclusions from the data in order to drive business decision making.

Extract data from the database for analysis and interpretation purposes.

Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

Work with large data sets and implement error checking, data quality assessments and related activities; develop data visualizations, presentations or written reports as appropriate.

Design and implement dashboards to ensure that all available information is displayed whilst ensuring accuracy.

Define and implement approaches for capturing, storing, maintaining and retrieving corporate data.

Mine, format and manipulate large amounts of data.

Design efforts for the development and maintenance of the enterprise data repositories.

Work with the data warehouse to maintain, modify, and implement processes for reporting automation.

Document data cleaning, reporting, and analysis processes, and identify issues/solutions where needed.

Analyse small and large data sets from various reporting sources and tying data together into a working model.

data to consolidated enterprise data repositories.

Use statistical programs and query tools to organize large data sets into workable formats and generate meaningful analysis and reports.

Apply existing knowledge and internal best practice to build on existing data models to improve quality, performance, external interfaces, constraints and accuracy of output.

Identify and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

Perform regular investigations and reporting on the results and trends, as well as making recommendations.

Explore existing data and recommend additional sources of data for improvements.

Develop recommendations for migration of the existing systems

Drive change methodology and ensure implementation across all projects

Work with partners to develop and launch intuitive solutions in quick bursts that maximize user adoption and effectively manage resistance to the change.

Continuous improvement to ensure effective service

Ensure statutory and legislative knowledge is always current in order to advise the business on corrective solutions to mitigate risks and to improve the customer experience whilst complying with governance requirements.

Ensure adherence to organisational policies, practices and procedures.

Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

Ensure cost efficiency through financial and corporate governance

Contribute to the development and implementation of fit for purpose budgets.

Manage supplier relationships, and budgets associated with projects.

Manage quality people practices

Align own behaviour with the organisation culture and values.

Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues and team members.

Share knowledge on, and participate in the creation of new standards, control systems and procedures to improve service delivery.

Actively share information with other team members regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas.

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Technology.

3 – 5 years’ experience in data analytics within Insurance/Financial industry.

1 – 2 years’ experience in using software such as SAS, Python, SQL, BI and Tableau.

Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results. OML Roles mapped to this profile are: Data Analyst.

ResponsibilitiesBusiness Requirements Identification

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 adjustustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools, to perform data manipulation and descriptive data analysis.

Advanced Analytics

Support interpretation of advanced analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities to support business requirements.

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 performing root cause analyses.

Insights and Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions.

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 understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation, through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gaps Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

Action OrientedCollaboratesCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusDrives EngagementDrives ResultsManages AmbiguityManages Complexity

Education

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

Closing Date

09 April 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.

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