Junior Portfolio Analyst

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Portfolio Analyst to join the Risk Department. The Junior Portfolio Analyst will play a crucial role in analysing portfolio performance, providing valuable insights that ensure our portfolios operate both profitably and ethically. This position is based in Centurion.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Analyse short-term insurance portfolios using statistical methods, providing recommendations on pricing, trends, and portfolio behaviour
•Research industry trends and developments to enhance existing methodologies and support data-driven decision-making
•Extract, manipulate, and analyse data from SQL databases, utilizing statistical software packages for advanced analysis
•Collaborate with insurers and brokers by hosting regular meetings to present portfolio performance findings and coordinate the implementation of any action plans that may arise
•Generate, maintain, and distribute recurring specialized reports for clients, ensuring accuracy and relevance
Develop customized reports and dashboards to address analytical client queries and provide insights for a growing customer base
•Ensure that insurers’ portfolios remain profitable while achieving growth in alignment with their risk appetite, without compromising profitability

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
Minimum Requirements:
•Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing a BCom or BSc degree, preferably with a strong focus on Statistics and/or Insurance
Work Experience
Minimum Requirements:
•At least 1-3 years of minimum experience
Preferably, in addition to the above:
•Must have practical experience with statistical tools and proficiency in Microsoft products, including MS Excel and SQL Server

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Minimum Requirements:
•Strong knowledge of SQL Server, or a willingness to quickly become proficient through self-study in a matter of weeks
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a particular emphasis on Excel
Preferably, in addition to the above:
•Practical knowledge of short-term insurance practices
•A solid understanding of financial mathematics and statistics; basic knowledge of accounting is a plus
•Familiarity with statistical tools, such as R or Python

ATTRIBUTES
Attributes required for the position include but are not limited to:
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•Demonstrates honesty and integrity
•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•Driven, respectful, and committed to achieving goals
•Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently
•Strong work ethic with a focus on quality and efficiency
•Skilled in planning and organization
•Capable of building and maintaining positive client relationships
•Possesses leadership and organizational skills
•Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Brolink is a leading provider of insurance administration services, providing a comprehensive range of insurance products from South Africa’s top insurers. Our portfolio includes personal insurance, commercial insurance as well as niche products such as agriculture, transport, engineering, and aviation. As a short-term insurance administrator, Brolink provides a dedicated service to professional brokers in delivering on their clients’ business or professional insurance needs.
Applicants must have the following:
•Clear ITC
•Clear criminal record
•Excellent previous employment references
Our values are Excellence, Integrity, Fairness and Innovation.
Our Vision is to be the leading digital technology and integration platform for short-term insurance
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by sending a CV to: HumanCapital@brolink.co.za before 20 September 2024.
Please note that this appointment will be made according to the company’s Employment Equity targets and strategy. Provided you are not contacted within 2 weeks of job application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.