Data Specialist

3 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa WatersEdge Solutions Full time
Job Title: Data Specialist

At WatersEdge Solutions, we are seeking a skilled Data Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and actuarial science, with experience in financial reporting and risk management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed risk assessments, implementing risk models, and evaluating their performance. They will also gather data from various sources, ensuring its accuracy and completeness, and clean and preprocess data for analysis.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Financial reporting initiatives (including IFRS 17)
  • Conducting detailed risk assessments and developing risk management strategies
  • Implementing risk models and evaluating their performance
  • Gathering data from various sources and ensuring its accuracy and completeness
  • Coding, data analysis, and model development (including machine learning/AI applications)
  • Preparing and reviewing actuarial reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Industry analysis & research
  • Preparing presentations and communicating complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Facilitating workshops and training sessions for clients or team members
  • Direct client engagements
  • Planning, execution, and project delivery


Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 1 year's work experience in the above-mentioned fields
  • Consulting experience would be advantageous
  • Proficient in actuarial software and data analysis tools
  • Proficient in coding (preferably Python)
  • Candidates with deep technical experience in IFRS 17 would be preferred


About Us:

At WatersEdge Solutions, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Our team is passionate about delivering industry-leading consulting and advisory solutions to clients. We are a South African-based actuarial consulting firm, providing bespoke solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

We are a fully remote team, and the ideal candidate should be equipped for fully remote work with an uncapped fibre connection.



How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for data analysis and actuarial science, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks, your application will not be successful.



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