Deloitte Data Analytics: Analytics Senior Manager: Actuarial & Analytical Solutions Jobs in Midrand, South Africa

Deloitte Data Analytics: Analytics Senior Manager: Actuarial & Analytical Solutions Jobs in Midrand, South Africa



Job Description

Purpose of the Role
A senior-level experienced Senior Manager 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, trends, and technology to create solutions for client problems
  • Playing a key role in the delivery of projects by acting as the liaison between the project team and the client
  • Having the ability to multitask and work across various projects and tasks, both internally within Deloitte across teams and externally
  • Ability to handle admin responsibilities through functions such as finance, project management, time management, resource management, coaching and other similar functions

    Preliminary Analysis and Data Exploration

  • Conduct analysis to understand client’s business, determine and prioritise client needs and identify opportunities for business enhancement
  • Carry out research, data collection and conduct appropriate analysis to derive valuable insights for client needs
  • Support and guidance on the 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 for specific client requirements
  • Carry out analytical and statistical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis, customer propositions (such as campaigns, promotions, interventions, etc.) investigations, etc.
  • Assist with the scoping, planning, development and delivery of dashboards – internally to Deloitte and externally with clients
  • Automation of manual processes
  • Experience and understanding of the scoping, planning and delivery steps of data projects/products and the supporting capabilities – i.e. requirements gathering, prioritisation/portfolio management, translation functional requirement to technical requirements, STTM, ETL, data governance requirements, data modelling, model development, reporting/visualisation, testing/UAT, etc.

    Management
  • Proactively support and manage the sales process and delivery of projects
  • Actively seek project and client opportunities to drive sales and revenue targets within the team and across Deloitte
  • 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
  • Collaborate internally withing Deloitte and externally with partners to derive suitable solutions to identified opportunities
    Actively foster a collaborative environment among project team members
  • Develop, upskill, and coach junior team members

    What impact will you make?
  • Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience required
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 7 - 8 years relevant work experience.
  • Consulting experience or equivalent existing
    professional network is essential to help drive client relationships and identify opportunities.
  • Experience in efficiently managing multi-disciplinary teams and various client deliverables according to scope and timelines.
  • Understanding of financial aspects of business, such as budgets, costs, and revenue calculations, customer management, etc.
  • Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word and PowerPoint).
  • Experience using at least a minimum 1 of the following technologies (SAS/R/Python/or similar).
  • Experience using relevant data tools (PowerPivot and/or Power Query and/or SQL or similar).
  • Some experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence or Analytical Modelling.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
  • Experience using Business Intelligence Platforms will be advantageous (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView/other similar).
    Cloud experience would be advantageous (Azure/AWS/GCP/Other).
  • Experience in delivering projects through various delivery methods, such as Agile, are advantageous.
  • Other programming/coding skills are advantageous (e.g. Dax/VBA/Other).
  • Certifications in cloud technologies/capabilities, AI/ML/statistical modelling, reporting/visualisation/dashboarding technologies, project management or related capabilities will be advantageous.

    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 and staying abreast with trends in specialised areas

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Deloitte Data Analytics: Analytics Senior Manager: Actuarial & Analytical Solutions Jobs in Midrand, South Africa

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