Forensic Data Analyst

Extract quantifiable insights from past trends and current conditions. Transform data into knowledge to detect and investigate fraudulent and unethical activities.

**Job Functions** Analysis,Analytics,Auditing,Data Analysis,Legal **Industries** Insurance,Legal **Specification**
Advanced and Predictive Analytics
Support interpretation of advanced and predictive analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities; develop fraud models, design system alerts for potentially fraudulent activity, perform data mining and statistical analysis, investigate behavioral patterns that could assist in the identification of fraud.

Fraud Management
Analyze and track suspected fraud trends and parameters, identifying and reporting any security threats or suspicious activity to more senior colleagues. Also provide recommendations for loss mitigation. Extract, verify, analyse and investigate transactions from multiple systems as well as input from external sources to identify potential fraudulent trends and suspicious activities.

Data Exploration
Work independently to collate and analyze data using predetermined tools, methods, and formats to create standard insights. Perform analysis on available internal and external data sources in order to refine current exception rule sets.

Data Management
Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice. Develop and recommend fraud rules and strategies across technology platforms.

Performance Management
Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

Insights and Reporting
Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Report on the results generated by proactive data analytics. Develop and prepare management reports.

Business Requirements Identification
Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods such as data analytics, interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence
Create basic machine learning algorithms and support creation of more complex algorithms that identify patterns in structured data. Partner with different business stakeholders and internal clients to ensure the collection of data in accordance with model standards.

Organizational Capability Building
Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.

Stakeholder Engagement
Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.

**Requirements**:
General Education
BCom/Bsc or specialised training/certifications at University level statistics, programming, analytics and business management (Essential);
General Experience
2-4 years experience in Business Analysis (Essential);
Experience in Forensic Audit or Analysis (Essential);
Experience in Insurance Industry (Advantageous)

Employment Equity

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. TIH is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.

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About TIH

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Our portfolio includes short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform. We’re pioneers with a hunger for best, bringing customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team of diverse thinkers and doers who believe in leading through technology and pushing past their limits.

What we offer

TIH offers an exceptional benefits programme, and competitive compensation packages. You have options for Life Cover, Disability Benefits, Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and more. Office benefits include free undercover parking, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, an onsite gym, subsidised meals, convenience store, coffee shop, free seasonal fruits - every day, and an Active Access walking programme