Data Scientist

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Description

This role is responsible for the delivery of strategic data tools and analytics initiatives within the Old Mutual Corporate Customer Team. The focus is on developing, maintaining, and enhancing data-driven reporting and insight capabilities that support improved retirement outcomes and long-term value for members, employers, intermediaries, and Old Mutual Corporate stakeholders. Old Mutual Corporate aims to be a leading provider of data-driven insight in the retirement industry, enabling informed decision-making through high-quality, actionable analytics. This role plays a critical part in advancing that ambition by translating complex data into meaningful insights that influence strategy, fund design, and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, sanitising, analysing and interpreting data to provide insights primarily to internal and management teams for business use
• Visualising internal and external data flows and sets for valuable insights Assisting in designing and developing new or enhanced reports, dashboards, and other data visualisation tools to help internal and external stakeholders understand and act on data insights
• Managing the technical operations of our data-driven tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Assisting in collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven solutions
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data analysis and business intelligence
• Mathematically modelling scenarios and future projections/scenarios Managing and prioritising multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
• Presenting insights and results to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor's degree in data analysis, statistics, mathematics, data science, business intelligence, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field
• Proficient in platforms like R, Python, SQL, Alteryx, PowerBI and other data analysis tools
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Financial services industry and knowledge preferred

Application instructions:

• Apply Urgently!