Channel Profitability Manager

Join to apply for the Channel Profitability Manager role at Old Mutual South Africa . Job Description This role will be responsible for managing a team of business analysts, statisticians, data scientists, and data modelers to use data to provide insights into business performance and suggest areas for improving operations. The manager will translate the Analytics function into actionable findings for the broader business, support strategic decision‑making and planning, implement analytical approaches and methodologies, and assist in interpreting results. Key Responsibilities Data and Analytics Strategy – Plan technical aspects of data and analytics systems, ensure data integrity, own maintenance and administration, translate business challenges into actionable insights. Data Exploration and Manipulation – Perform complex statistical analysis, mining, modeling, and testing techniques to enable data exploration and manipulation. Enterprise Business Analysis – Interpret business needs, identify solutions, lead improvement efforts, and maintain best‑practice guidelines. Insights and Reporting – Design reporting strategies, lead execution of complex reports, identify trends, and translate insights into recommendations. Leadership and Direction – Communicate strategy, explain relationship to organization’s mission, motivate team members toward business goals. Performance Management – Manage diverse team, set performance objectives, hold team accountable, and take corrective actions. Business Requirements Identification – Elicit complex business requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow analysis. Organizational Capability Building – Use development framework to identify and build team capabilities and provide coaching. Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence – Recommend incremental improvements to policies and processes. Internal Client Relationship Management – Manage relationships with internal clients, act as business partner, and deploy resources to support strategy. Data Management – Own key aspects of the data management system and develop operating elements. Data Commercialisation – Ensure data and information provided to business is commercially valuable. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Engineering. 5 – 8 years of experience applying analytical techniques to develop insights and solve business problems. 3 – 5 years of experience working in the general insurance industry. 2 – 3 years of experience leading a team. Extensive experience in data visualization and insight communication. The Recruitment Process Talent Acquisition Interview – discussion with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team to learn about business, culture, values and role context. Panel Interview – meeting with two Senior Leadership members and one HC Leadership member. Technical & Psychometric Assessments – role‑specific assessments, vetting and internal verification. Final Feedback. Skills Actionable Insights, Analytics, Business Strategies, Data Analysis. Competencies Builds Effective Teams Business Insight Communicates Effectively Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Develops Talent Directs Work Drives Engagement Closing Date 23 November 2025, 23:59 All About OMI: LinkedIn: Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications after the closing date. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr