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Senior Data & Predictive Analytics Specialist

Executive Placements
Midrand Full-day Full-time

Description:

This position is ideal for an analytically strong, commercially minded individual who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with business stakeholders to embed insights into operational processes. The successful candidate will also play a key role in guiding junior analysts and elevating analytical capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, validate, and operationalise predictive models for defaults, collections, profitability, and forecasting
  • Translate business strategy into practical data-driven solutions with measurable impact
  • Deliver and present customer analytics, including segmentation, behavioural insights, profitability, and telematics analysis
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to embed insights into daily operations
  • Drive creative problem-solving using data to shape recommendations and influence decisions
  • Transform fragmented data sources into clear, actionable business insights
  • Mentor junior analysts and lead end-to-end delivery of insight initiatives Job Experience and Skills Required:
    Education:
  • Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related quantitative field Experience:
  • 58+ years in analytics, insights, or data science roles
Proven experience building predictive models beyond standard credit risk modelling Track record of transforming messy, multiâ??source datasets into business-ready insights Strong background in customer analytics (segmentation, profitability, behaviour, telematics) Experience partnering with stakeholders and embedding data insights into operations Exposure to strategic, innovation, or commercial projects Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members Skills:
SQL: Advanced level Power BI: Strong capability including data modelling Python: Proficient for analytics and modelling Strong data storytelling and insight presentation skills Commercial mindset with ability to influence decisions Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Creative problemâ??solving with a dataâ??first approachFor more exciting Actuarial and Analytics vacancies, please visit:

23 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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