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Data Scientist â€“ Insurance & Underwriting

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management
Reference: NFP015630/MNG

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Data Scientists (Insurance & Underwriting), Drive AI & Machine Learning Innovation in Insurance!!

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to lead analytics and data-driven decision-making within the Chief Underwriting Office. This role is perfect for a data-driven professional passionate about leveraging machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics to revolutionize underwriting, claims, sales, and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop advanced statistical models to optimize decision-making.
Lead machine learning and AI initiatives to drive business value.
Perform predictive modeling, forecasting, and data mining to identify risks and opportunities.
Build and enhance data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
Work closely with underwriting, claims, and product teams to integrate data-driven strategies.
Mentor Junior Data Scientists and foster a culture of innovation.
Stay ahead of emerging analytics and cloud technologies to continuously improve business processes.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: 4–6+ years in data science, big data analytics, or AI-driven decision-making.
Technical Skills: Python, SQL, Power BI, Azure, and API integration.
Machine Learning Expertise: Classification models, anomaly detection, regression, and neural networks.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data.
Communication: Ability to translate data insights into business impact.
Education: BSc in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a Data Science-specific Degree.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume DIRECTLY to: kmongalo@networkfinance.co.za

For more finance jobs, please visit our website: www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com
If there is no reply within two weeks, please assume that your application for the vacancy was unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity!

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.