Strategic Insights Manager: HNM

Discovery Limited · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Key Purpose

Responsible for assessing, advising and optimizing the distribution of our products using knowledge of actuarial, commercial, market and economic principles.
We are looking for a smart, self-driven person who is a natural problem solver and who delights in being challenged and innovative. This is a rare opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, thinks broadly and wants to venture into a stimulating and exciting career.
Understand, analyse and optimize sales and distribution strategies across using industry knowledge, analytical expertise and strategic insights.

The candidate will be required to

Develop new business data and analytics capability, and insights thereof that feed into the ongoing distribution strategy,
Storyboard and communicate complex information in a coherent, succinct manner; and
Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.

Responsible for strategic insights, ideas, and solutions to address sales and distribution priorities within Health New Markets
A deep understanding of the customer, competitor space and market dynamics.
Clearly identifying key issues and able to propose a series of analyses and well-reasoned recommendations.
Present recommendations in a coherent and compelling way to a range of external and internal stakeholders
Collaborate with local Technical Marketing and Distribution experts to ensure the latest available assets, content and information is leveraged for partners
Responsible for the data and analytics informing and driving the ongoing CVM.
Deliver analytical and research projects aimed at:
effective product positioning and differentiation;
demonstrating thought leadership in product design and development; and
Identifying and supporting strategic sales opportunities.
Co-ordinate and manage interactions with teams outside of the Health New Markets team.
Build strong relationships with other actuarial and analytical functions working on Health New Markets
Liaise with data science experts and other actuarial teams to ensure the level of analytics and reporting on Health New Markets is on par with the group.

Engage with distribution channels and brokers as a key decision maker to complex problems.
Position newly launched and existing products via nationwide webinars and roadshows to brokers.

Detailed analysis, technical modelling and desktop research covering performance, product utilisation, sales trends and competitor landscape to guide the business on future growth opportunities.
Maintain up-to-date industry insights
Provide ongoing ad hoc support to the partner channels

Personal Attributes and Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills, for internal and external delivery
Desire to build strong relationships throughout the business
High level of attention to detail
Strong work ethic with focus on value added delivery
High degree of personal maturity and a natural capacity to self-reflect, learn and develop
Ability to handle change and navigate ambiguity
Complete alignment to Vitality values and core purpose
Experience and understanding of the Vitality product and the Shared-Value Insurance proposition

Education and Experience

Formal qualification/s, with a strong analytical or business focus, and a proven record of academic excellence Actuarial, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance etc.
5 -7 years Client-centered – consulting experience with a top tier consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG etc.
Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, delivery and performance.
Experience and understanding of the Health product and the Shared-Value Insurance proposition a plus