Junior Actuarial Analyst

What will you do?
An exciting new opportunity exists in the MiWay Actuarial Fraud &
Claims team. We are continuously looking to enhance operational efficiencies and improve claims performance. Come join the team and be part of the challenge. What will make you successful in this role?
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematical Statistics or related field Deliverables include, but will not be limited to
Data gathering and analysis with a focus on claims fraud
Development, implementation and ongoing evolution of fraud models
Building and monitoring claim related reports and metrics
Liasing with the claims department to find new opporutnities to improve operational performance Competencies Required
Analytical and critical thinker with a curious mind
Attention to detail
Understand the underlying statistical theory used for model building (GLM and others)
Programming skills in MS SQL, Oracle, Python, or R would be advantageous
Agile and willing to change priorities as business needs change
Able to work individually and in a team Knowledge and Skills Actuarial Problem Solving Issues management Attention to detail and accuracy Personal Attributes Self-development - Contributing independently Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently Nimble learning - Contributing independently Tech savvy - Contributing independently Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
MiWay is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. MiWay’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.