Machine Learning Model Developer

6 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Discovery Limited Full time

About Us

Data Science and Analytics

We are a team at Discovery Limited that applies predictive analytics, machine learning, big data, and operations research skills to tackle challenges in the health, life, and short-term insurance businesses. Our focus is on running and supporting key projects for the Group and for the individual business units.

Key Challenges

  • Risk management through behavioral science and intervention design
  • Combining traditional data with novel sources in new ways
  • Experimental design for product, rewards, marketing, communications, engagement
  • Advising partner markets on how to customize and deploy locally built models

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques to see your models used in real business applications.

Areas of Responsibility

  1. Identify and build appropriate models to predict risk, sales, and savings
  2. Presentation of data insights and model findings to stakeholders
  3. Mining and visualizing large datasets to inform product design, risk management, customer interaction strategies
  4. Model implementation and adoption
  5. Monitoring model performance and feedback for improvement
  6. Process and data collection improvements
  7. Running scientific experiments to evaluate different models
  8. Analytical work focused on customers, business, and staff

Requirements

  • Creative attitude to unearthing valuable insights and generating value for clients
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and see how analytics fits into the wider business context
  • Results-driven, curious, and able to work autonomously or within teams
  • Good time and task management skills
  • Clear communication of analysis results
  • Alignment with Discovery values and core purpose

Education and Experience

  • Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering fields
  • Ability to formulate problem statements, develop plans, and communicate findings verbally, visually, and in writing
  • Demonstrable working experience in analytics positions focusing on machine learning models
  • Experience accessing and analyzing data using Python, R, SQL, etc.
  • Knowledge of Gradient Boosting Machines, Random Forests, Neural Networks, or similar algorithms
  • Microsoft Office tools proficiency


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