Actuarial Business Analyst

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Description

Badger Holdings is seeking a seasoned Actuarial Business Analyst to lead its Data Science and Machine Learning team in George, Western Cape. This senior role blends technical expertise with strategic impact, focusing on building and deploying machine learning models that drive real business value in the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Actuarial Science, over 7 years’ experience in insurance or financial services, and a strong track record in statistical modelling, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. You'll act as the key link between data science and decision-makers, ensuring models are not only accurate but also actionable and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, testing, and deployment of machine learning models that solve real business problems
• Measure, quantify, and communicate the commercial impact of analytics solutions
• Keep models relevant, accurate, and laser-focused on business goals
• Gather, refine, and document requirements for analytics projects
• Push for best practices, smarter modelling approaches, and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours in Actuarial Science
• 7+ years’ experience in insurance or financial services (short-term insurance? Even better)
• Proven track record in building statistical/machine learning models
• Skill in turning model outputs into business gold
• Leadership experience in Data Science, Analytics, or Actuarial teams
• Experience with claims modelling & survival analysis in insurance

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