A&AS (Actuarial & Analytics Solutions) - Data Analytics Senior Consultant

3 days ago

Midrand, South Africa Deloitte Full time
Job Description

A mid to senior-level experienced Senior Consultant to assist the Analytics team in delivery of services to clients.  Key accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

Overall Role Responsibilities:

  • Using a combination of industry knowledge, tools, and technology to create solutions or solve problems based on client needs
  • Playing a key role in the delivery of projects by acting as the liaison between a project manager, the project team, and the client
  • Having the ability to multitask and work across various projects and tasks, both internal and external daily

Preliminary Analysis and Data Exploration

  • Conduct analysis to understand client’s business, determine and prioritise client needs, conduct required business analysis and identify opportunities for business enhancement
  • Carry out research, data collection and conduct appropriate analysis to derive valuable insights for client needs
  • Preparation and exploration of client data including statistical analyses

Data Analytics and Modelling

  • Build and implement models for a variety of purposes using a wide range of tools and applications
  • Assist with analytical and data science modelling including Machine Learning (ML) and AI for specific client requirements
  • Carry out analytical and statistical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis, business campaign investigations, activity-based costing, financial modelling etc.
  • Assist with the development of BI reporting dashboards
  • Automation of manual client processes

Management

  • Support management in the sales process and delivery of projects
  • Compile client reports, marketing documentation and presentations using Word and PowerPoint.
  • Work, interact and communicate with clients
  • Contribute to business development as well as suggest new service offerings
  • Develop junior team members

 


Qualifications

Required Qualification (minimum):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Actuarial, Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Sciences (with mathematics basis) or STEM related degree
  • Strong mathematical ability is essential

Required Experience (minimum):

  • Three - four years of relevant work experience
  • Audit analytics experience is essential
  • Experience in automated tools to evaluate client’s financial assets
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating the ability to deliver on multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Required Technical Skills and Abilities:

  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced coding in at least one of the following (SAS, R, Python, VBA, DAX, M, C#, Java, etc.)
  • Data Tools (A minimum of one of the following: PowerPivot, PowerQuery, SQL, Alteryx etc.)
  • Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence and/or Analytical Modelling
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Business Intelligence Platforms (A minimum of one of the following: Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, etc)

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact

  • Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
  • Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output
  • Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management
  • Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed

Client Impact: External / Internal

  • Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
  • Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated deliverables
  • Develops productive working relationships with client staff
  • Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues
  • Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests

Operational Effectiveness

  • Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly
  • Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior
  • Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies 
  • Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs

Development/Growth of Team

  • Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer
  • Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area


Additional Information

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact

  • Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency
  • Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output
  • Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management
  • Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed

Client Impact: External / Internal

  • Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction
  • Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated deliverables
  • Develops productive working relationships with client staff
  • Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues
  • Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests

Operational Effectiveness

  • Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly
  • Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior
  • Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies 
  • Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs

Development/Growth of Team

  • Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer
  • Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area

 

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

 

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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