Data Science Manager

2 weeks ago

Randburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

To implement the Analytics standards in allocated business units, that contribute to the monetisation of data through the

development and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on the behaviour of clients.

Hello Future Data Scientist Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team at FirstRand Short Term Insurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

- Develop the valuation basis for new product launches while driving / building on the profitability of existing products
- Drive the business successfully in the required direction while also supporting the long term vision
- Lead and grow the team
- Review the previously set valuation basis for launched products and setting new basis assumptions to calculate technical provisions for the purposes of financial reporting on a monthly basis and for financial year-end reporting as well as implementing reserve monitoring
- Drive the implementation and maintenance of the IFRS17 standard as well as providing technical support to finance and business on the actuarial assumptions underlying the model
- Be accountable for the capital requirements on a quarterly and annual basis as required by the Prudential Authority and hence submitted for regulatory purposes
- Undertake capital requirement projections to ensure annual capital planning for the entity in conjunction with the Balance Sheet Management function, this includes capital planning on when capital injections will be required throughout the financial year, as well as capital projections that form part of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment report
- Be accountable for the insurance group-wide capital requirements in-line with the regulatory requirements and submitting the returns on a semi-annual basis
- Project the actuarial sections of the financial budgets and re-forecasting on a monthly basis based on actuals to date and any revised expectations of future assumptions
- Monitor the liquidity position of FNB short-term and ensuring that liquidity needs of the company are met on a monthly basis as well as optimising cashflow to ensure that excess cash is deployed optimally for expense settlement while avoiding any early realisation of investment instruments
- Monitor reinsurance catastrophe exposures and implied capital requirements based on current reinsurance programmes
- Support of the product heads on actuarial matters related to product development and launches
- Manage direct reports and providing knowledge support, guidance and serving as first line of review
- Have experience in SAS / SQL/ResQ coding (or other actuarial reserving software)
- Have experience in Stakeholder management including the relevant internal committees as well as regulatory and auditor engagements, while also supporting group wide Projects
- Have 6+ years of experience
- Have a degree in Actuarial Science
- Are a fellow or associate member of ASSA

You will have access to:

- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging Working
- Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

- Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Job Details

Application Closing Date

05/04/24

  • Data Science Head

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job Description To implement the Analytics standards across big complex business areas, that contribute to the monetisation of data through the development and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on...

  • Data Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    FunctieomschrijvingDo you want to work with the latest technology? Do you want to be part of a team that is constantly improving their product and customer experience? Would you like to work with cutting edge algorithms, machine learning and data mining tools? Are you looking for a role where you will make an impact on our business results? We are looking...

  • Data Scientist

    4 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    FunctieomschrijvingDo you want to work with the latest technology? Do you want to be part of a team that is constantly improving their product and customer experience? Would you like to work with cutting edge algorithms, machine learning and data mining tools? Are you looking for a role where you will make an impact on our business results? We are looking...

  • Data Science Head

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job DescriptionTo implement the Analytics standards across big complex business areas, that contribute to the monetisation of data through the development and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on...

  • Data Science Head

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd Full time

    DescriptionTo implement the Analytics standards across big complex business areas, contributing to the monetization of data by developing and delivering advanced mathematical models and business principles that uncover hidden patterns and connections in data to impact business strategy, inform channel design, and predict client behavior.Role Purpose:This...

  • Data Science Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job DescriptionTo implement the Analytics standards in allocated business units, that contribute to the monetisation of data through thedevelopment and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on the...

  • Azure Data Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    FunctieomschrijvingAre you tired of micro-managing your Azure servers? Do you want to work with one of the best teams in the region? Apply for this Azure Data Engineer roleOur client requires an Azure Data Engineer to develop, deploy and monitor data pipelines across the Data Lake and into Synapse. Develop PowerBI data sets and data flows and develop curated...

  • Azure Data Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    FunctieomschrijvingAre you tired of micro-managing your Azure servers? Do you want to work with one of the best teams in the region? Apply for this Azure Data Engineer role!Our client requires an Azure Data Engineer to develop, deploy and monitor data pipelines across the Data Lake and into Synapse. Develop PowerBI data sets and data flows and develop...

  • Enterprise Data Architect

    1 week ago

    Randburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    **Requirements - OLAP architectures to increase data sharing and provide end users with relevant information - Creates, enhances, or modifies OLAP and ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) designs to meet business needs - Determines which data extracts can be integrated into BI tools - Develops and implements real-time BI tools - Owner, custodian and champion of the...

  • Enterprise Data Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    As an Enterprise Data Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing the company's data infrastructure. You'll work with IT to ensure that all of our data sources are secured and compliant. You will also support business by integrating information from different systems into one central location so that we can analyse it in order to make...

  • Enterprise Data Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    **Requirements OLAP architectures to increase data sharing and provide end users with relevant information Creates, enhances, or modifies OLAP and ETL (Extract-TransformLoad) designs to meet business needs Determines which data extracts can be integrated into BI tools Develops and implements realtime BI tools Owner, custodian and champion of the enterprise...

  • Data Science Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job DescriptionTo implement the Analytics standards in allocated business units, that contribute to the monetisation of data through thedevelopment and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associationsin data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on the...

  • Enterprise Data Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    As an Enterprise Data Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing the company's data infrastructure. You'll work with IT to ensure that all of our data sources are secured and compliant. You will also support business by integrating information from different systems into one central location so that we can analyse it in order to make...

  • Data Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualifications **about us**: - make a promise - be deeply invested - value our differences - build trust, not territory - have courage - always do the right thing **purpose**: - To implement Information Management and Governance standards that contributes to the business realisation of investments in data and information...

  • Data Science Manager

    2 months ago

    Randburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job Description To implement the Analytics standards in allocated business units, that contribute to the monetisation of data through the development and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design and make predictions on the...

  • Physical Sciences

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time

    Watch our Vision Video: Take a tour of our Website: SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides...

  • Physical Sciences

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time

    Watch our Vision Video: Take a tour of our Website: SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides...

  • Data Modeller I

    4 weeks ago

    Randburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualifications **about us**: - make a promise - be deeply invested - value our differences - build trust, not territory - have courage - always do the right thing **purpose**: - To provide expertise, advice and support by executing data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools within area of accountability;...

  • Head of Faculty of Management Sciences

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Educor Full time

    Head of Faculty of Management Sciences (JB4186)Randburg, South AfricaMarket RelatedWe are seeking an experienced and visionary individual to lead our Faculty of Management Sciences, located in the vibrant community of Randburg, South Africa. As the Head of Faculty, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic direction, fostering innovation, and...

  • Data Modeller I

    2 weeks ago

    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualificationsabout us:- make a promise- be deeply invested- value our differences- build trust, not territory- have courage- always do the right thingpurpose: To provide expertise, advice and support by executing data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools within area of accountability; under guidance and...